Orlander boomed with laughter, his voice radiating warmth and generosity. "My son has been smitten with Lauren since school! After seeing her again at the Schmidt's cocktail party, he couldn't get her out of his mind. Freddy genuinely cares for Lauren. Your concerns are unfounded!"

Minnie chimed in, "Exactly! You could say Freddy and Lauren are childhood sweethearts!"

Betty scoffed inwardly. Childhood sweethearts indeed, except Lauren wasn't Freddy's sweetheart.

Javier's frown eased upon hearing their words.

The Hodgsons then left Seaview Manor in their luxury car. Orlander and Minnie sat together, with Freddy facing them.

"It seems Mr. Javier has a favorable impression of you."

Orlander sat with his legs crossed. He had now come round.

not be your social equal, you're right— marrying her would boost my chances in future

stoic, his eyes

issues. But look at it another way—it's not all bad. Once she's

her condition worsens, you'll become her primary caretaker. Wouldn't that give you complete control over her Beckett

hands," Minnie added eagerly, her

a wave of gloom washing over

about to retreat upstairs after the Hodgsons' departure when

you know that Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were

mind raced as she struggled

"I, uh... just picked up on their eagerness. They brought Freddy

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