Chapter 106

“Ah? This… this Isn’t quite right,” Elysia hesitated, a frown creasing her forehead.

“Nonsense, it’s perfectly fine if I say so. Unless, of course, you’re looking down on me,” Jessamine retorted with a playful smirk.

“No, no, not at all. It’s just that I feel… I’m out of my league here,” Elysia admitted, her cheeks flushed with modesty.

“Out of your league? If anything. I’m punching above my weight with you! Look, because of Corbin’s situation, I’ve been a bit of a recluse these past years. Haven’t really hit the social scene, my circle of friends has pretty much dried up. We met because of Corbin, and that’s fate if you ask me. If you don’t mind, let’s be friends from now on. We can be there for each other, lend an ear, share our thoughts and troubles. What do you say?” Jessamine’s eyes were earnest, searching Elysia’s for agreement.

Elysia found it impossible to refuse such a heartfelt offer. “Okay!”

Jessamine beamed. “Great!”

“Ding ding ding…”

The sudden sound of Elysia’s phone interrupted their moment. It was Blossom calling.

“You go ahead and take that,” Jessamine said, gesturing towards the phone.

Elysia nodded and swiped to answer, “Hey, Blossom.”

Elliot and I are just outside the mall. The place inside ran out of strawberry–flavored milkshakes, so we snagged some from a stand

so

Emmett and I will come find you guys later.”

“Will do.”

asked, “A friend of

out together, and she took my other two sons to grab some milkshakes.” “Other two? You got three kids?”

“That’s right.

the kiddos and their dad over. We

chuckled awkwardly. “Well, the kids… they don’t have a dad. It’s just me raising the

brow furrowing with concern. “Did something happen

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her voice tinged with

the unspoken hardship. “You’ve had

another mother’s

we’ve settled into a good

in Jindale City. If you ever run into any trouble, just let me know. I’ll

Jess. I appreciate

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