Chapter 1025:

Dolores couldn’t help but think Jeffery had struck gold—despite his insufferable attitude years ago, he had somehow found a genuinely lovely partner like Alicia.

As she sensed the calm, amicable vibe between Linsey and herself, Alicia’s smile grew as she stepped closer to them.

Linsey, noticing Alicia’s careful movements with her pregnant belly, instinctively reached out to steady her. “Easy now, no need to hurry,” she said gently.

Having gone through pregnancy herself, Linsey knew firsthand the challenges it brought. Though Alicia wasn’t yet at the most taxing stage, the constant physical changes could still bring discomfort at any moment. Everyone’s body handled pregnancy differently, after all.

Linsey’s natural empathy kicked in, and she couldn’t help but extend kindness to Alicia, whose warm and approachable presence only made it easier.

Beyond that, Linsey refused to let her past friction with Jeffery taint her view of Alicia.

you,” Alicia said softly, giving Linsey’s hand a grateful

she could feel the quiet charisma and warmth that radiated from her,

smile was warm and genuine, free of any trace of pretense or pride. “It’s

Alicia, and added bluntly, “When I first met him four years ago, he carried himself like he ruled the

burst into laughter at Linsey’s candid

the heart

guard by her directness, blinked in surprise. Oddly, he felt no irritation—only a flicker

you were four years ago,” Jeffery said with a chuckle, a hint of wistfulness in his voice. “No wonder I’ve felt something was off these past few years. Turns out I

and she let out a playful scoff. “You practically beg

has changed so much. It’s got

flush of shyness to both Alicia’s and

protest. Instead, he nodded softly. “Alicia’s incredible.

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