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Bianca walked back in with the phone. "She said she's busy this afternoon and can only come after work."

"This

is outrageous!" Malcolm slammed his hand on the table. "She keeps making excuses not to come home. If she doesn't want to return, she shouldn't bother!"

Lydia chimed in. "Is Meryl really busier than Dalton? He made time to come over. She could have at least called ahead to let us know. Now, we've all been waiting for nothing. Let's just eat." As she finished speaking, Lydia picked up a spoon. She was ready to serve Dalton.

Dalton gently held her hand. "Since they won't be here until the evening, I'll head back to the office. I still have work to do."

Lydia was taken aback. "Dalton, why don't you stay and eat lunch first?"

"No need." Dalton put on the suit jacket that was draped over

the chair.

After speaking, Dalton nodded slightly to Malcolm and Bianca. He then turned to leave.

Lydia walked him to the door. She watched his car drive away and then returned to finish her meal.

Bianca noticed something was off. "Lydia, did you and Dalton

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Dalton seemed a bit cold toward Lydia.

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shook her head. "We didn't quarrel, Mom. Didn't you notice? Meryl stood him up, making him come for nothing. He's upset because he's so busy, yet Meryl made

even more annoyed

everyone wait for so long, and not even

come to

did

office. He grabbed two documents, packed them into a briefcase, and handed

needs. Could you please take them

had gone to the

bit surprised. "What's

too much last night with Mr.

"Dante Paltrow?" Meryl asked.

Walter nodded.

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out by Anne last night, Dante was upset and dragged Chandler out for drinks

documents and rushed

was quiet when she arrived. She placed the documents in the

Chandler was still asleep.

the door quietly,

drank all night, so she worried his

simple spaghetti and

with it.

finished, she saw Chandler sitting on the couch. He held the documents she had

still in his pajamas. His hair was slightly tousled from sleep, which made him look more approachable than