Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1051:

Joanne wanted to stay calm, to brush it off—but her breath faltered, and pain gripped her chest.

She opened her mouth, trying to answer, but no words came out. Her lips quivered in silence.

Dolores might never win Hester’s approval, but Dustin’s love for her remained unwavering. What about her, though? Bitterness crept into Joanne’s thoughts. Not only had Jeffery forgotten her completely, but he had also married another woman and started a family.

Dizziness and despair crashed over Joanne like a tidal wave. Time was running out. Once Alicia delivered Jeffery’s child, her last chance at winning him back would slip away forever.

Summoning a forced smile, Joanne spoke in a hoarse whisper. “Dolores, since you have other matters to attend to, I won’t keep you any longer.”

Dolores watched in amazement as Joanne composed herself with remarkable speed. Within moments, Joanne had turned to face Dustin and Hester, her expression already softening into a gentle, practiced smile.

shall we

toward them with casual grace, Joanne

Joanne?” Hester’s question came suddenly. Something about their conversation had caught her attention. She was certain she had

replied smoothly, “Dolores mentioned the Lawson family invited her and Linsey to breakfast this morning, though she declined. Probably just a social gathering. I wouldn’t know

Joanne quickly reached out and linked her arm through Dustin’s, leaning into

at some high heels first? Once we’ve chosen the shoes, selecting a necklace

appeared across Dustin’s brow. Instinctively, he

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then, Joanne turned back and called out, “Oh, by

Dustin

to displease Joanne right now. If Joanne exposed his recent secret contact with Dolores, Hester would intervene immediately. Worse yet, his mother might

poured her heart and soul into rebuilding the Davidson Group. Dustin refused to let his mother destroy

in his life as a watchdog. Just as easily, she could introduce another woman to drive a