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.

she watched them leave. Once they were out of sight, her smile faded, and she felt her face stiffen from the forced

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

he was

frequently come over for meals,

grown accustomed to assigning these tasks to Spencer without a second

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

to leave the kids at

Helena said, unwrapping a candy. Her chubby little hands

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bear to Hertha, her beautiful, almond-shaped eyes filled with love for her mommy, eager to share something

snapped back to reality, hesitating at the sight of the saliva-coated gummy bear, but the love in Helena's tender gaze was too much to resist. It was as if she wanted to give her the world. Hertha opened her mouth without hesitation and accepted the

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