As the car window slowly rolled down, Dolores gasped as the mysterious woman was revealed. Dolores would never have guessed she’d see Sampson’s mother smiling back at her. She looked as graceful as always and gave Dolores a small nod in acknowledgment.

‘Why did she come looking for me?’

Dolores tried to ask the driver for information. “Do you know why she wants to speak with me?”

The driver shook his head. “She didn’t say, I’m only the messenger.”

Knowing that Sampson treated her well and was advocating for the best care for Jessica, Dolores figured that his mother wouldn’t have any malicious intentions.

So Dolores turned to the driver. “Okay. Let’s go.”

Dolores walked over to the car and smiled at Camilla with a polite greeting. “Hello, Mrs. Herbert.”

Camilla sat with proper posture and her smile brightened as Dolores approached. “Ms. Flores, are you free at the moment? There’s a café not far away. How about we head over there for some drinks?”

Dolores pondered it for a moment before nodding in nodded.

“Please, get in and we’ll be on our way.”

The driver walked over and opened the door for Dolores to climb in and sit next to Camilla. The driver then climbed in himself and drove off.

It wasn’t long before the car stopped in front of the building and Dolores followed Camilla into the café.

Camilla chose a relatively quiet table in the back corner and motioned for Dolores to take the seat across from her.

After only a few moments, a server walked over. “Good day. What can I get you?”

Camilla put her handbag onto the bench next to her and looked at Dolores. “Order anything you’d like, dear, it’s on me?”

“Just a cup of water for now, please,” Dolores replied dully.

“I’ll have that as well. We’ll call you later if we need you.”

right.” The server left, and the noise

waiting for Camilla to start a conversation. Camilla was the

the water before speaking. “How did you meet my

my younger brother’s doctor several years ago, and we gradually got to

then?” Camilla smiled and looked Dolores

question caught Dolores off guard and Dolores nearly choked on her water. Why did Camilla think Dolores was

everyone at the banquet, he used the word “girlfriend” in the introduction. That must be why Camilla assumed they

falling into love,” Camilla said in complete seriousness. “I want his wife to have

straight line as she

conditions, I’m even more hesitant about you being his girlfriend. I’m sure you understand my reasoning, right?” Camilla asked in a soft tone, reaching into her handbag, placing a card

I’m thankfully still healthy and quite young. I’m still able to work. How can I accept

use the money to scare me away?’ Dolores bitterly smiled internally. Her father sent her and her mother away when

never enjoyed the benefits that the reputation of the Flores family had to offer,

my brother. Now, if there’s nothing else, I have to go back to work, as there are some important translations I need to finish,” Dolores explained as she stood

a minute,” Camilla called

but she found her verbal tricks would only work under the assumption that Dolores would reject the request that she break up

shock to him and me and so he has been abroad taking care of her . Now, he finally returns after gaining the courage to confront the past. And, I must say, I’m quite relieved

had a younger sister who had been lost. She guessed Sampson’s care and concern for her was because she reminded him of his

so crestfallen and had trouble talking about her lost daughter. She had

the past or feel her sorrow in front

saying goes, Uneasy lies the head that wears

exchange for enjoying the reputation and

with a woman whom he loves and one that appreciates him. However, he was born in the Herbert family and has enjoyed the honor given by the family without having to want for anything, so he will most likely have to sacrifice something for the family’s reputation.” Camilla reluctantly put the card back in her bag and handed Dolores a business card instead. “Since you’re so kind and I want to help you, so if you need any help in the

it would be impolite to keep refusing Camilla’s help, so she gratefully accepted the business card. “Thank you, Mrs. Herbert. I will be certain to reach out to

“If there’s nothing else,

Sampson about our meeting today. He’s a stubborn person. If he

reason to worry. I

didn’t deserve to be in love. No matter how pure the

subtly rubbed her belly as she walked outside. “Don’t worry, Mommy won’t feel lonely or helpless with you by

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