Hearing that, Josie felt a bit swayed. "We can go."

Laura nodded. "Then I'll take care of the arrangements."

Claudia spoke softly, yet her words carried a palpable weight. She added, "Keep a close eye on Leanne when you're out and about. The current situation in Wavery isn't exactly favorable toward her."

"I understand, Mom."

Claudia gently patted Josie's hand resting on her lap, soothing her by saying, "Don't be too nervous. I believe in your ability to handle this."

Josie neither agreed nor disagreed, for she felt as though she was living in a grand gilded cage. She was cared for and looked after, but she herself was not a canary.

Zach was not entirely satisfied with this conclusion. He muttered under his breath, "I wonder what you're thinking."

Laura shot him a glare, showing no fear.

Mark took notice, tapping the rim of his bowl with his fork. "You two have been through so much together. It would be wonderful if you could make it work, but if you find it too hard to get along, there's no need to force it. Considering an early divorce might not be a bad idea."

hint of

also felt a bit awkward. She managed to squeeze out

"That's good, then."

really misses you. Could we possibly meet on the outskirts

obviously missed her child. Without hesitation, she replied: Okay. I'll

by the servants. However, as soon as she left, she saw the Olsen

"Mr. Russell has given

her, they finally found a

glow on a sleek black

car door swung open, and a clear, youthful voice

Overwhelmed with excitement, she threw herself into her arms, pouring out words of longing she

tightly. "I've missed you, too. What interesting things have you been up to while

the man rise from the

hide and seek. But they were so silly,

laughed. "Have you named it

I should wait

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