Upon laying eyes on Diane, Mia swiftly discerned the motive behind her visit.

Despite Patricia's clear refusal earlier that morning, why did she still decide to show up in the evening?

Diane was in the company of two others, one of whom was a man.

The way he gazed at Mia left no doubt as to his identity.

Still, Mia couldn't help but ponder Diane's apparent lack of discretion in this situation.

"Ah, Ms. Lane, welcome home. We've been anticipating your return for quite a while," Diane greeted warmly as she stood up.

"This is the friend I was telling you about, along with her son. Isn't he quite dashing? I assure you, I have nothing but good intentions; Aunt Patricia and I are quite close, after all."

Mia remained unfazed, her eyes fixed on Sage and Ginger. "Both of you, go back to your rooms."

"Oh, that won't be necessary," Diane interjected. "They've brought gifts for the children-luxurious chocolates, the kind favored by the affluent."

Meeting Diane's gaze, the middle-aged woman, Pamela Baker, assumed a touch of superiority. "Certainly, feel free to help yourselves. After all, you probably haven't tasted such delicacies before. They're quite expensive."

the table. Despite

to Eva's homemade candies, crafted

calmly declined, "No, thank you. These sweets aren't exactly

a touch of innocence, Ginger gazed up at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat

demeanor as he quipped, "Candies of this quality wouldn't even be considered at our

Ginger, Diane and Pamela's

Pamela snapped, "Noah, why are you still seated

that someone as temperamental as Pamela might not fit well into their

man in question, approached Mia, extending his hand eagerly.. "Ms. Lane, it's a pleasure to meet you must say,

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much to gain from us getting acquainted. You'll find that despite your ex-husband, there are still good

a wave of discomfort through Mia. She

glance. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in

"Even if it's not a blind date, we can still get

be direct to convey her stance. "I'm not interested in getting

Lane, why the arrogance? Remember, you're divorced with two children! How do you expect

you think you can still attract another rich man? Sadly, you may have already

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