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.

social equal, you're right— marrying her would boost my chances in future elections. Moreover, your

Freddy's expression remained stoic, his eyes betrayed his

at it another way—it's not all bad. Once she's part of the Hodgson family, she won't

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

your father's career lies in your hands," Minnie added eagerly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation for the marriage

window, a wave of gloom

night's activities, Betty was about to

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

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

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

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