Jonathan stroked her cheek, “I hope what she’s yearning for is family, not money. And I hope she understands what we’re trying to do for her. That she stays true to herself and doesn’t get blinded by wealth.”

Estelle pursed her lips slightly, “I hope she won’t. But I’ll be careful, too.”

“Let’s just watch her for a while. If Evelyn really wins over Old Mr. Quintin’s heart, it doesn’t matter if she’s really his or not. And if she’s not worth it, we’ll just cut her a check. We won’t have treated her unfairly.”

Estelle nodded, “We’ll see what fate has in store for her.”

After discussing Evelyn, Jonathan scooped Estelle up in his arms, “Let’s freshen up, then have some breakfast. I called Wilma earlier; she’s whipping up something delicious for you.”

Estelle clung to him, “I’ve been missing her, too.”

Jonathan chuckled softly, “I’ve never heard you say you missed me.”

“Never? I’m sure I’ve said it lots of times.”

“I don’t recall,” He feigned seriousness.

Estelle didn’t argue, just held him tighter, “Well, I’m saying it now, Mr. Lamont. I miss you.”

a smile, though his tone was

counts as convincing?”

me. If you don’t, then every ten minutes,

Lamont, can you not be so

the vanity, leaned in close with his arms braced on either side, and frowned down at her, “What was that?

eyes, Estelle suddenly

Willowbrook Plaza

shirt and trousers laid

profound, as if he could see right through everything, as he bent

I’ve made

the man who had just unwrapped his towel and was about to

and swiftly turned around,

leisurely, “Why apologize now?

Sylvia didn’t say anything.

and confidence, “I’ve made pasta. Would you like seafood pasta or a veggie

“Seafood,” Gabriel responded

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