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“Alexander’s got a lot on his plate back home, so he had to head back. Me? I’m not as tied figured I’d stick around in Coraland for a bit.”

up,

sol

“If I’m sticking around in Coraland, living in the embassy just won’t do. I’ve had Eason snag a villa right next to yours. Looks like we’re going to be neighbors.”

Judith said this nervously, stealing a glance at Susan, “Susan, you won’t hold this against me, right?”

Judith had a soft look about her, and when those hopeful eyes met yours, there was a kind of dreamy

vibe to her presence.

Susan always thought that if she said she would, Judith might just break down crying right then and

there.

So, she hurriedly said, “No, I won’t.”

Judith lit up with happiness, “So not rejecting me outright kind of means you’re open to the idea. Susan, you might not call me ‘Mom‘ just yet, but I can tell I’ve carved out a little spot in your heart.”

It was indeed…

And it wasn’t just Susan. Even Ben couldn’t stop his eyelids from twitching.

Judith’s mood lifted, and after a moment, she said, “I’ve recently settled into a new place and I’d love to

have you over for dinner tonight. Would you grace me with your presence?”

Finishing her words, Judith looked expectantly at Susan.

Susan really couldn’t resist Judith’s gaze and nodded in agreement.

Judith got up with a smile, “I’ll head home and get things ready. Come over when you can.”

After Susan agreed, Judith then left with Eason and Penny, looking very delighted.

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Penny observed Judith’s gleeful display, her eyes dimming with a tinge of discomfort.

It had been many years since Judith had been this happy.

Ever since the loss, she’s been crying herself to sleep every night, and at her lowest, she spent a whole year in silence, not uttering a single word.

Penny caught on quickly after arriving at the Nicholas family. She realized she was only adopted because she looked a bit like Judith; they figured having her around might ease Judith’s ache for her missing daughter.

She understood the significance of her presence.

Thus, for over twenty years, she had been carefully gauging Judith’s preferences, trying her best to take care of and please Judith.

smile from

facades.

was genuine, full of joy – and

hand slowly clenched

Susan!

Susan!

worked so hard for so long just to earn

and yet they treasure you like you’re the most

“Why is that?”

that Judith and Eason have their

to attend to,

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attachment to Susan was so strong that they were prepared to give up everything

their decision, she even subtly

actually very supportive of

else could she, an

to Coraland and

how dare she

back, Susan would undoubtedly steal all of Judith and Eason’s affection.

where would that leave her in this

even vaguely foresaw her own future of being kicked out!

she cannot leave!

but also

show Judith and Eason that, blood ties or not, she was the one who truly held a special place in their

all buzzing for a bit back when they thought Yana was the long–lost daughter

Nicholas family?

few days, Yana’s selfish and vile nature disappointed

in the Miller family, how much better could

days with her, they will surely

barely managed to calm down.

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to do now was to

banquet was her best chance to showcase herself.

Judith, eager to please, rallied top chefs to whip up an array of delicacies tailored to Susan’s and

even braved the kitchen, dedicating an afternoon to experimenting until she nailed a recipe for roast ribs, which was said to be

up right

a warm gesture toward Susan, eagerly greeted everyone else to take a

Judith kept suggesting dishes to Susan, encouraging her to help herself to

obediently and

her meal, Judith grew fonder of

piece of roast ribs

too much and ate it straight

nervous, “How is

Judith’s hopeful look, Susan understood. She grinned and said, “They’re delicious, definitely the highlight of

her smile becoming even more radiant.

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