Liz turned to look at Andrea, trying to brush off the teasing tone in her voice as harmless. Yet, it left Liz feeling awkward, sensing an undertone of hostility.

Biting her lip, Liz thought back to what Remington had mentioned about the rumors surrounding Tranquil Meadows. Jerome was supposedly Andrea's foster brother of sorts. Was Andrea feeling jealous? Liz had been eagerly ushered to her seat by Mrs. Bernice Madden, the elderly lady brimming with warmth.

Caught up in conversation with Mrs. Madden, Liz barely noticed her surroundings until she realized Remington had taken the seat across from her, his gaze pressing down on her. Recalling the unsolicited kiss in the car earlier, she felt less inclined to engage with him.

Now, feeling uneasy and trapped in an awkward situation, Liz didn't want to get caught in the middle of someone else's emotions and suggested, "Maybe I should swap seats with Florence."

It wouldn't be right to ask Jerome to move.

As she tried to stand, Mrs. Bernice Madden grabbed her right arm.

"Where are you off to, dear?" she asked.

reached out, holding the

back down by Mrs.

Andrea, "Andrea, grandma enjoys Liz's company. Let's just keep her happy.

not be aware, but Liz and

Dashiell looks ready

his brows furrowing as he turned to Remington,

had always

But to hear of his wife, heavily pregnant and contemplating separation, it

life to his family and spouse, had little tolerance for men who shirked their

Kick him out!" Trying to calm his wife, Nelson said, "Don't rush. Let me have a

forgive my bluntness. Though it's my first time meeting Liz, Jerome told

even helped

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