Sophia arrived at the cafe as planned, and she immediately spotted the middle-aged woman with a hat by the window. She approached with a gentle smile. "Hello. Are you... Ms. Campbell?"

Maeve looked up with a tired look. Sophia signaled for a cup of hot milk, replacing the strong coffee in front of Maeve. "Ms. Campbell, you shouldn't be drinking such strong coffee at your age. You must take care of your health."

"Thank you," Maeve replied, her voice lacking energy. "Do you have something to discuss with me?"

Maeve looked up. She had heard from others that Sophia was now Graham's love interest—divorced with a child, yet she still had a firm grip on Graham's heart.

She assumed that Sophia must possess unique qualities, and toppling Maisie would be a piece of cake with her help.

"I..." Maeve licked her lips. "I don't know how to begin."

After a pause, Sophia smiled. "Ms. Campbell, you're Graham's foundational teacher, and Graham treasures this student-teacher relationship. I feel the same way. We both respect you greatly, so just tell me whatever you need."

forced to resign from the international kindergarten." Maeve palmed her forehead with

was taken aback, but she had heard about it. Maeve had lost to Maisie in contesting for the best teacher award. Maeve was prideful

Sophia thought. 'I can take advantage of the

hand with a smile. "See me as your daughter. Tell me any grievances you have. If I can assist, I'll do everything in my

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it had its unique charm. Situated along the mountains, the hotel exuded a natural and fresh beauty due to its peaceful location

hotel's backyard was

felt like something struck her heart, and she had been transported back to that peculiar dream. In

you like this place?"

much,

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