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adorable sweetheart!” Yvette’s eyes lit up when she saw Zinnia, but quickly clouded with concern as they landed on her smudged face.

“How did you get so messy?” Her voice softened with sympathy. She gently cupped Zinnia’s face, carefully wiping away the white dust with her thumbs.

A soft, warm fragrance enveloped Zinnia. The hands holding her cheeks were incredibly smooth. She felt the gentle pressure as Yvette wiped.

Zinnia’s eyelashes fluttered as she looked up at the beautiful woman leaning close. She hadn’t expected such kindness, especially since her own daughter had just fought because of her. ‘Shouldn’t she be angry?‘ Zinnia wondered.

“All clean now. Back to being a lovely girl.” Yvette smiled. “Now, how about a kiss from Mrs. Jenkins?”

Yvette couldn’t look away, clearly charmed by Zinnia’s sweet face. The soft skin under her fingertips felt like fine silk, making her heart swell with affection. She bent down and planted a smacking kiss on Zinnia’s cheek.

Yvette grinned, “Sweetie, whose little angel are you? Would you like to come home with me? I’ve got loads of pretty dresses and shiny jewelry–anything you want, I’ll get it for you.”

Still slightly bent, she gazed at Zinnia with gentle affection, already picturing taking her home.

Maisie’s eyes widened as she watched her mom’s bold moves.

She quickly pulled her mom back and explained to Zinnia, “My mom’s a total sucker for pretty faces. You’re gorgeous, so she’s smitten. Please don’t mind her.”

“It’s okay,” Zinnia murmured, her cheek still tingling. Though she was a little shy, after experiencing Maisie’s earlier surprise attack, Yvette’s kiss felt less startling. Besides, Yvette was so gentle, her gaze warm and caring. It made her feel like being cherished by a mom.

She’d seen Maelis treat Betty like this, but never experienced it herself. A small flicker of happiness warmed her chest as she looked at Yvette.

“Mom, just sit down,” Maisie said, relieved she’d stopped fussing. She started unpacking the stacked food containers. Delicious, sweet scents immediately filled the air–mango cakes, grape ice cream, chocolate–filled pancakes, honey toast and sweet croissants.

for the trouble.”

Maisie. I’m indeed hungry now,” Lia said, smiling at the thoughtful girl. But her smile faded when she

left to patrol

turned to her mom, still staring intently at Zinnia. “Mom, aren’t

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pointedly ignoring

try this,” Maisie urged. “Our chef

“Tell me what you like. I’ll have the chef make

softly. Her eyes scanned the array of delicate pastries. Carefully avoiding the cream–filled ones, she picked up

big bite. The fight had wiped her out, and she was starving. Since she planned to treat the whole class to dinner later, she’d asked

after. The man wore a well–fitted slate blue dress shirt tucked neatly into black trousers, emphasizing a lean waist. Silver–framed glasses perched on

into the office, his gaze instantly finding Anne. Seeing no serious injuries, he sighed in relief, then frowned and took

here?” Anne frowned at Hugo, her voice dripping with irritation. ‘I called Dad. Why did this guy have to come?‘

asked me to come.” Hugo, replied flatly, clearly used to her hostility. He

in with Yosef right behind her. He’d been home for lunch when Maelis took the call, overhearing Betty say she’d fought

her face crumpled. She looked up with red–rimmed eyes and

She hurried over, wrapped her arms around Betty, and murmured soothingly, “Betty! Oh, my

deliberately tilted her tear–streaked, swollen face up for her

deepened as he saw Betty’s swollen face. His sharp gaze snapped towards Zinnia, who was calmly eating her

what I taught you? Bullying her at home was bad enough. Now you attack her for no reason? How

surged within her. She whirled around, fixed furious eyes on Zinnia, and stormed towards her, hand raised