"Oh, dear..." Simona exclaimed, noticing the slap mark on Sadie's face. "What happened to you? Did someone slap you? Why haven't you tended to yourself?"

Simona hated seeing someone else injured, and it was in her instinct to reach out and check Sadie's face. Sadie, however, was unaware of Simona's true identity and recoiled impatiently. "Don't touch me," Sadie snapped.

Sherman then stopped Simona and said, "You should head home and rest, Mom. Don't worry so much over this whole thing."

Upon learning of Simona's identity, Sadie's demeanor changed, and her eyes lit up. She greeted her amiably. "Hi there, Auntie. I'm glad I came here while you're still around. There are some things I wish to discuss with Sherman today."

Simona became curious. "And what might that be?" The sense of familiarity that Sadie seemed to show toward Sherman surprised her, as she had no idea her son had such a close acquaintance.

casually Sadie addressed him by his name. Sadie, however, remained unfazed by

intermediary to explain my sister's character to you, and I also want to express my concerns

at Sadie's

leave my office, and refrain from entering the premises without authorization. And

you hear about all this from Rita? She's only trying to make herself look good in front of you. You have no idea who she truly is! She'll do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, including manipulating you! Why else would she use that

to see her for who she really is! You won't

sensed that

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