After chatting for a while, Natalie asked, “How are you doing recently? Are you feeling better? Has the baby adapted to the climate there?”

Upon departing from Barnes, Laney found solace in a dwelling close to Teresa’s abode.

Blessed with Teresa’s camaradene and Ian’s unwavering support, Laney flourished in the vibrant atmosphere of the unfamiliar city.

Anya, a remarkably well-mannered infant, rarely disturbed the night with her cries.

Ian’s round-the-clock devotion to the child allowed Laney to cast her maternal concerns aside.

Surrounded by such warmth and liberty, Laney experienced a profound rejuvenation of body and spirit.

Her separation from Garrett sparked an epiphany: a woman must forge her own career and refuse to relinquish it for the whims of romance.

This newfound wisdom propelled Laney to devote her leisure hours to Teresa’s burgeoning security enterprise.

Her wealth of expertise proved invaluable, catalyzing the company’s rapid expansion.

As the ranks of bodyguards swelled, Teresa resolved to create a distinct uniform for her employees.

Laney instantly thought of Natalie, whose recent venture into fashion design was ripe for collaboration.

Thus, Laney introduced Natalie to Teresa.

Upon witnessing Natalie’s extraordinary portfolio, Teresa’s satisfaction knew no bounds, and she promptly commissioned the uniforms.

Learning of Laney’s thriving state, relief washed over Natalie.

“I’m so glad you’ve found your footing in the new city.”

Natalie’s thoughts then drifted towards Garrett.

Ever since Laney’s departure, Garrett had become consumed by his work, his relentless drive leaving even Brandon in awe.

Natalie inquired, “Do you still keep in

the screen, then

father. I send him updates about her. As for everything else…

Laney endured in her marriage to Garrett, Natalie expressed

will do

lips curled into a

still

thought of facing the Harding family again fills me with dread, making me question our

from the Harding

a life with her precious daughter, she balked at the idea of returning to the Hardings’

she refused to surrender the freedom she had fought

understood the depth of Laney’s pain, having borne

knew the passage of time alone could not mend

genuinely neutralize his family’s toxic influence,

dispel the somber mood, Natalie exhaled softly and shifted

specific requests for Teresa’s order? I want to ensure my studio’s

countenance brightened as she replied, “I have complete

moments of conversation, it was time for Laney to

The call concluded.

her phone’s now-darkened screen, Natalie sighed

would summon the strength to set things right; otherwise, his quest to reclaim his

the call, Natalie immersed herself

secured yet, so she needed to wrap up Teresa’s commission perfectly

faded as she finally completed her tasks, just

reached for a glass of water when a series of knocks interrupted

familiar voice elicited

would turn to her so

to see Carly at

decision to engage Mandy for the dress design, Lexi had assumed Carly would

appearance, Natalie courteously ushered her into

on the conversation, eager to learn if Carly truly intended to enlist Natalie’s services for

Carly’s smile radiated genuine

she remarked, “My grandmother adored the cookies you gifted

you find that delightful

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