Chapter 1097:

The movement of his Adam’s apple as he swallowed caught attention, and Docie couldn’t help but stare.

Madisyn had been observing Docie since she picked up the glass. She quickly noticed Docie’s lingering, adoring gaze on Dane.

Her expression hardened. She hadn’t anticipated seeing someone develop feelings for a married man, let alone her brother.

While most of the group was focused on Dane, they missed Docie’s gaze entirely. Madisyn stepped forward, eyeing Docie, who was still clutching the untouched glass.

“Are you unaware that Susan can’t drink? I have to wonder—was it carelessness or intentional?” Madisyn kept her voice low, ensuring only Docie and Susan could hear her.

Docie’s heart raced. She felt as though Madisyn had seen right through her. She quickly denied it.

“Miss Johns, I didn’t…”

She simply warned, “I trust my own eyes. Susan and my brother mean everything to me, and I won’t

usual for Madisyn to be this firm, but she recognized Docie’s

turning

drink. Smiling kindly, she said, “Madisyn, I know you’re concerned,

underlying issue. Madisyn wanted to point out Docie’s inappropriate

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handle any stress, Madisyn chose to let it go. Instead, she shot Docie a sharp warning look, silently

piercing glare sent a chill down Docie’s

to a guest room, which was spacious and fragrant. It was far more luxurious

the edge of the bed, Docie once again felt the stark divide between ordinary people and

imagine what Dane might be doing, but Madisyn’s warning

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