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."

candies arranged neatly on the table. Despite their fruit-flavored labels, she doubted

were accustomed to Eva's homemade

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

innocence, Ginger gazed up at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat these unhealthy candies. They'll

"Candies of this quality

from Sage and Ginger, Diane and Pamela's expressions grew increasingly

"Noah, why are you still

was evident that someone as temperamental as Pamela might

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getting acquainted. You'll find that despite your ex-husband, there

Mia. She had never encountered

Noah only a fleeting glance. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship or participating in

not a blind date, we can still get acquainted. It

direct to convey her stance. "I'm not interested in getting to know you. It's late, so I

you're divorced with two children! How do you expect to

your ex-husband was wealthy, do you think you can still attract another rich man? Sadly, you may have already passed

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