“She’s not ‘that woman,’ she’s Luca. If you’re not comfortable calling her Luca, you can call her Dr. Craw,” Queenie said, frowning because of Leia’s lack of manners.

Leia did not notice the change in Queenie’s expression. She continued, “Didn’t she come over during the day? Why is she here for dinner? Did she come over to steal the things from our house?”

Queenie was becoming irritated by what Leia said.

Steal their things? Luca was not like that.

That was what she thought in her mind, but she did not say that.

Seeing her mother not saying anything, Leia hugged Queenie’s hand and said eagerly, “Don’t blame me for being concerned, Mom. Sometimes, you have to assume the worst when dealing with outsiders like her. Dad’s a very successful politician, and our home has many precious items. Also, you only have two daughters…”

Queenie pulled her hand away and said, “Alright. The macaroni’s almost done. Go and wash your hands. You should go to bed after you eat.”

Leia could tell that Queenie was not interested in that topic. She continued, “Mom, you haven’t told me why she’s here.”

Queenie explained, “Luke brought her here. He said he wanted her to take my pulse and check on my condition.”

“Take your pulse? When she came over earlier, she didn’t take your pulse. Now that Luke invited her again and she’s here, can’t you tell that she must have an ulterior motive?” Leia said while washing her hands.

Queenie poured the macaroni into a bowl. “Supper’s ready.”

“You have to listen to me, Mom. Luke’s a charming man, and so many women wish that they could take over Bianca’s position. I’m sure that woman is either eyeing Luke’s riches or the things in our home… Didn’t you notice? She’s a hit with Luke’s children. They call her ‘Ms. Luca.’ Who knows if she tells them to call her ‘Mommy’ when no one’s around?” Leia said, not perturbed by the hot macaroni in her mouth.

When she was in her room earlier, she had heard the children call Luca “Ms. Luca” in such a friendly manner. She guessed that Luca was about the same age as her, but she had to be “Aunt Leia” instead.

words left a mark on Queenie’s

Luke’s children. Not only did they call

a polite distance from strangers. However, they seemed to be too close

could not help

because Luca and the children had interacted

Queenie thought that Luca was a little too patient toward

from Luke, other people might suspect that they were married,

husband, and Lanie, Rainie, and Tommy are Bianca’s

life, but that doesn’t mean she can replace

matters are

quietly while she slurped her supper. She was quite happy that her words seemed to have stirred something in Queenie’s

she can get close

could make Queenie suspect something, she could ensure Luca would never step into the Norman residence

but she remembered seeing Luca dressed in that

she wanted a silk gown for red carpet events. She had her eye on Queenie’s silk gown. It was white with embroidered pink gardenias, and it was perfect for

to lend her the gown, but Queenie had refused

hired a renowned tailor to hand-sew the gown for her. Queenie had never worn it

had to hire another tailor to rush another gown

did not wear the gown, and she did not want to lend

gown anymore. Leia believed that Queenie was

settled in her stomach, Queenie urged Leia to go

Leia walked past the playroom, she leaned close to the door, but she heard nothing. She pouted, went

and stared at the

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