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Mrs. Evert’s health had worsened.

Due to severe kidney disease, she needed dialysis, twice a week.

So, rather than an elaborate banquet, today was just supposed to be a simple family meal.

There was no one else attending from Bowen’s direct family, and he was his mother’s only child.

The Evert family was very small. Bowen’s grandmother was luckily able to attend. She was still alive and healthy, much healthier than her daughter.

Meanwhile, the Gellar family brought a larger party with them, consisting of Viona’s parents, grandparents, and siblings. It didn’t take long for them to fill up a large, circular table.

With everyone bustling about, there was no room left for Jolene. All she could do was hover around Mrs. Evert as if she were a member of the hotel staff. Whenever anyone needed something, she was the one to speak to the waiters.

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Deep in her heart, she already knew that there’d be no open seat for her despite being invited.

Mrs. Evert smiled at her and said, “Miss Marsh is the most attentive secretary I’ve seen, so I wanted to have her here today. I hope you don’t mind, Bowen. Do you?”

traits, there was

immense devotion to

flicked across Jolene’s bright face

no idea that she would be

mentioned anything to

how capable Jolene was. This was one of

smile. Spotting the older Mrs. Gellar struggling to f id a spot for her walking stick, she quickly pulled over a

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narrowed her eyes approvingly. “What a quick–witted girl, and you’ve got the pretty looks

to eat. Why don’t you try the huître from our hotel? Our chef makes the best

plate, and Viona accepted it.

are so polite with each other. They’re getting married. Why

busy,” Mrs. Gellar responded. “They don‘ t have much time to see each

married later, they’ll have plenty of time to be with each other

on lots of dates to strengthen their relationship. You should watch a movie. together after dinner.” Mrs. Evert gestured to a dish in front of her and turned toward Jolene. “Bring Mrs. Gellar some foie gras. I’ve already told the kitchen to start

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finished her order, Jolene wasted

spills, she scooped a portion of foie gras

as she was about to set it down, Mrs. Gellar suddenly lifted her hand and bumped into Jolene’s

her serving spoon and fell against

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