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.

he remarked, "While Lauren may not be your social equal, you're right— marrying her would boost

stoic,

demeanor, scoffed. "I know Lauren has mental health issues. But look at it another way—it's not all bad. Once she's part of the

condition worsens, you'll become her primary caretaker. Wouldn't that give you

father's career lies in your hands," Minnie added

wave of gloom washing over him as he remembered Zoe's

was about to retreat upstairs after the Hodgsons' departure when Javier stopped

and Mrs. Hodgson were

aback by the question. Her mind raced as she struggled to

stammered, "I, uh... just picked up on their eagerness. They brought Freddy and gifts for Lauren, so I assumed they

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