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."

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

Eva's homemade candies, crafted from only the

you. These sweets aren't exactly nutritious. I'd rather the children not indulge in such

up at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we

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

from Sage and Ginger, Diane

Pamela snapped, "Noah, why are you still seated

temperamental as Pamela might not fit well into their

his hand eagerly.. "Ms. Lane, it's a pleasure to meet

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

discomfort through Mia. She had never encountered such shameless audacity in

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

date,

decided to be direct to convey her stance. "I'm not interested in getting to know you. It's late, so I kindly ask that you leave

upon hearing Mia's response. "Ms. Lane, why the arrogance? Remember, you're divorced with two children! How do you

can still attract another rich man? Sadly, you may

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