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After a brief pause, she added with a grin, “If it weren’t for how much you two look alike, I would never have guessed she’s your sister.”

Jeffery arched an eyebrow. “Is that a compliment for Linsey or a jab at me?”

Alicia responded earnestly, “I’m not criticizing you. It’s just that Linsey, despite being younger, carries herself with such maturity. Maybe it’s because she grew up in an orphanage and learned independence early. Her friend Dolores shares that same confidence and decisiveness—qualities I really respect.”

Jeffery’s gaze dropped subtly. “Linsey endured a lot of challenges in her childhood, never showing a hint of entitled pride.”

He paused, then added with a touch of regret, “Sometimes I wish she would act a little more carefree, so I could dote on her as her big brother.”

Alicia countered gently, “If Linsey were like that, you wouldn’t feel this need to protect her. It’s exactly because she’s so self-reliant that you feel this way.”

spoke, he reached out to gently ruffle Alicia’s hair. “I can tell you really like them. They must feel

laughed softly. “I didn’t expect us to hit it off

the family. Let’s work

talked, they sat close in the car, Jeffery taking extra care to ensure Alicia’s

the air, creating

the best stories at

from a distance. Even as their car pulled away, the observer’s gaze lingered, their expression

spent the afternoon browsing shops, carefully selecting the perfect

were stumped about what to get Dustin, but look at this haul! If he doesn’t

unable to contain her excitement. “I told you I would win him over with an avalanche of gifts. Each one felt perfect for

they climbed into the car,

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