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.

were out of sight, her smile faded, and she felt

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

else's boyfriend as if he

three years, Spencer had frequently come over for meals, and it had always

accustomed to assigning these tasks to

visits were acts of friendship, but she had taken his kindness for granted.

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

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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

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