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.

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

remained stoic, his eyes betrayed his

But look at it another way—it's

her primary caretaker. Wouldn't that give you

Minnie added

the window, a wave of gloom washing over

Betty was about to

know that Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were here to discuss a

by the question. Her mind raced as she struggled to come up

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

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