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The restaurant Ethan had chosen for dinner was one of the finest establishments owned by the Ethan Group. A private dining room had been reserved and elegantly decorated for their arrival. The manager personally guided them to their room with a warm smile.

Inside, Parker was already waiting. “Sister–in–law,” he greeted with a bright smile as Ethan and Lily entered.

Lily returned his smile and took a seat beside Ethan. Mia was just about to sit next to Parker when her phone rang.

“Excuse me,” she said quickly and stepped out to take the call. “Hello, Mom?”

Before she could say another word, an overly excited voice called from behind her. “Baby!”

Startled, Mia spun around to find James standing there with his signature grin. Her shoulders slumped, and she sighed heavily. “Why me…”

“Baby, I’m back! Did you miss-”

“Shh!” Mia hissed, covering his mouth with her hand.

“Mia? What was that?” her mother asked over the phone.

“N–nothing, Mom! I’m just having dinner with Boss, Mr. Ethan, and Lily,” she stammered, glaring at James.

“But dear, I heard someone calling you ‘baby‘?”

“Hehe, Mom, you must’ve misheard. He was talking to someone else,” Mia said awkwardly.

James smirked under her hand and–to her horror–licked her palm.

“Ew!” Mia yanked her hand away and wiped it furiously on James’s shirt. “Are you stupid?”

“Dear? Are you speaking to me like that?” her mother asked.

Mia froze, realizing her mother thought she was being scolded. “No, no, Mom! I wasn’t talking to you!”

closer. “Mother–in–law, she

is calling me! I’ll talk to you later, bye!” Mia cut him off and

James, who stood there with a pout. “Baby, why didn’t you let me talk to

foot! James, stop

back after months! Is this how you treat me? Didn’t

Mia snapped, her

arms wide. “Baby, don’t be so cruel. Come on,

pinched the bridge of her nose, praying

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turning sharply towards the

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recovered, amusement dancing in his eyes as he watched her retreating figure. With a playful smirk, he followed

for me!” James called

your problem? Why do you insist on

his hands in surrender, though his grin remained firmly in place. “Alright, alright. Calm down, Mia.

like we’re close!”

“Okay… baby?”

eyes narrowed dangerously. “Don’t call

tapped his chin, pretending to think. “Hmm… honey? Sweetheart? Cupcake? Babygirl?”

Mia barked, exasperated. “Just call me Mia and nothing else. Got

James said with an innocent smile.

temples. She knew this

it’s time

him. “Don’t you dare say anything ridiculous in front of Lily,

you do, baby?” James smirked as he closed the

wavered as she stuttered, “I–I’ll… I won’t let you get away with it!”

husky whisper. “Then don’t

could react, he playfully

lightning. Her face turned scarlet, and she shoved him away with all her strength. “You… you… you’re impossible!” she

room.

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