The situation was indeed unusual. Ever since Laura had made her way back, Zach had taken to ensuring he was present at dinner each night. He maintained a convincing facade, yet what truly occupied his thoughts remained a mystery.

On that particular evening, his pallor seemed more pronounced than usual. When Laura extended a piece of food toward him with her fork, Zach abruptly swatted it aside. "I'm perfectly capable of serving myself if I wish to eat. Spare me your insincere gestures," he retorted.

Laura ceased her movements, lifting her eyes only to be met with several concerned stares.

It was Mark who set down his chopsticks first, his tone firm. "Enough with the theatrics; apologize."

Laura shook her head gently. "It's fine, Father. It was unintentional on his part."

"I assure you, my actions were intentional." Zach's mood was notably sour that day, "Surely, I've not reached the point where I can't even make my own choices about what to eat or drink."

This veiled insinuation didn't escape Josie, who made a stylishly late entrance and seated herself with poise.

"Who's to say you can't eat? There's no need for such outbursts here," Mark reprimanded.

when he noticed Josie, his demeanor softening. "How was

her hands, Josie was almost amused. "Quite restful, actually. Maybe that's why Zach is in such a foul mood,

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bowl. "My view is, why fret over their preferences? Focus on what pleases you. If they're hungry, they'll sort themselves out elsewhere. No need to trouble

fluctuated between embarrassment and distress, the state of her marriage laid bare

conjured up a

got their secrets, right? Ava is history. Are you still bearing a grudge against her, or is Josie the one pulling the strings?" Zach

lenient enough to let her terminate the pregnancy on her own

as Claudia stood, having just stepped

commented, "This isn't Laura's fault. My actions last night were my own doing. Is your anger directed at

carefully placed a cup of decaffeinated coffee

"Mother, you knew—"

mistress

trio to glance up, each wearing a distinct

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