Chapter 1118:

At once, Jeffery moved to her side. “Slow down, Alicia. There’s no need to hurry,” he said, concern evident in his tone.

Joanne felt her features go rigid, remaining rooted where she stood, uncertain what to do.

Her gaze followed Jeffery as he walked away, her thoughts tumbling in confusion.

In just a few strides, Jeffery reached Alicia, clasped her hand gently, and, with practiced tenderness, brushed a stray lock of hair away from her face.

“Why do you look so freaked out?” Jeffery asked, his eyebrows raised in concern.

Alicia’s eyes scanned him quickly, her voice barely above a whisper. “I heard two loud bangs just now. Linsey said the chandelier upstairs almost fell. I got scared… Thought you might’ve been under it.”

Jeffery let out a quiet laugh, trying to ease her worry. “I’m good, seriously. Not even a scratch.”

in a space no one else could enter. Joanne noticed the shift in energy between them, and her face slowly fell into a quiet,

Without rushing, she turned and made her way over

their own world, completely oblivious to Hester walking straight toward them,

Linsey. He leaned in and muttered, “Let’s just

nod, deciding to hang

up. Everyone’s staring,” Hester murmured, her voice low but tight, fighting

Dustin’s arms, seemed to snap out of a trance.

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sorry,” Dolores

he looked Hester straight in the eye. “I’m fine,

a bitter half-smile. Her voice

upward to the chandelier, which was

manager came sprinting over, clearly panicked. “Mrs. Wade, we’re so sorry. We failed

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