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.”

mall. The place inside ran out of strawberry–flavored milkshakes, so we snagged some from a stand out here. It’s a bit crowded; just

so long; they had stepped out.

Emmett and I will come find you

“Will do.”

hanging up, Jessamine asked, “A friend

came out together, and she took my other two sons to grab some milkshakes.” “Other

“That’s right.

the kiddos and their dad over. We could have a

awkwardly. “Well, the kids… they don’t have a

brow furrowing with concern. “Did something happen to him, or did you split?”

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a… mutual parting.” Elysia said, her voice

understood the unspoken hardship. “You’ve had

knows another mother’s

first, but we’ve settled into a good rhythm. It’s

here in Jindale City. If you ever

Jess. I

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