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Hertha forced a laugh and said, "Well then, I'll send my best wishes your way in advance."

Spencer, sensing Emmeline's discontent, quickly took off his apron, took her by the hand, and said, "Let's head back. I'll whip up some spicy chili for you."

Spencer was always so refined and gentle, his considerateness made it hard for anyone to stay mad at him. It was Spencer's refinement, his good nature, and his culinary skills that had drawn Emmeline to him in the first place.

Now, even though she harbored some resentment towards Hertha, Spencer's soothing words melted her anger away.

"Okay," she nodded.

"Hertha, we'll be heading off then," Spencer informed Hertha, and then led Emmeline away.

Once they were out of sight, her smile faded, and she

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

had overstepped, treating someone else's boyfriend as if he was hers

meals, and it had always been him

these tasks to Spencer without

her mistake until today, when Spencer's girlfriend came to confront her about it. She finally understood that Spencer's visits were acts of friendship, but she had taken his kindness for granted. She was wrong, and she resolved not to do it again. After all, even if she and Spencer were close friends, he was someone else's partner, someone else's

now on, she would try not to leave the kids at Spencer's place or

bear is so sweet, you should try it," Helena said, unwrapping a candy. Her chubby little hands held the gummy bear, already bitten

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offered the half-eaten gummy bear to Hertha, her beautiful, almond-shaped eyes filled with love for her mommy, eager to share

too much to resist. It was as if she wanted to give her the world. Hertha opened her mouth without hesitation and accepted the candy, saying gently, "Thank

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