Chapter 60:

“She clumsily spilled juice all over me!” Shirley exclaimed, clearly upset.

“I’m sorry! Let me help you clean it up, okay? I’m really, really sorry!” Cicely hurriedly apologized, bowing deeply to Shirley, her demeanor meek.

Shirley continued to chastise Cicely a few more times to release her frustration before she finally let Cicely go.

Kallie observed the situation from a distance, struck by how oddly flawless the timing seemed. Sarah arrived promptly, coincidentally familiar with the woman who had caused the spill. It was almost too perfect. In such a vast mall, this woman had just happened to walk by the store’s entrance and collided with Shirley. It seemed almost orchestrated.

“Hello, I’m Sarah. Perhaps you’ve heard of me?” Sarah approached Shirley with a respectful and composed air.

“Yes, I remember you from when you were little…” Shirley hesitated, taking in Sarah’s expression.

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Sarah’s reputation as a shameless mistress was no secret among their social circles, and Shirley, being Jake’s mother, was certainly aware of it.

Shirley harbored disdain for Sarah, wishing instead for Jake to leave his current wife, Kallie, for a woman of stature and pedigree. Yet, encountering Sarah here today, Shirley found her initial impression surprisingly positive.

bumped into each other, how about grabbing a bite together? What do you say?” Sarah was as thrilled as if she had hit the jackpot when she learned

my place? You’ve helped me out and kept that woman from bothering

tarnished reputation and her family’s lesser status,

for dinner? That’s wonderful!” Sarah exclaimed, her

wet clothes first. Come on. I’ll help you change,” Sarah said, easing Melinda aside as she took Shirley’s hand, leading her toward the changing

for a ride. It would be a

Shirley, Melinda, and Sarah were already

and laughing, lighting up the room with her smiles.

It would have been better if she had seen it earlier. Jake’s affection and Shirley’s fondness for Sarah were clear.

to announce that dinner was served. Shirley, with a warm smile, invited Sarah to join

walked toward the stairs, passing by the sofa, Jake intercepted her. “Dinner’s ready. Aren’t you

and Shirley paused their conversation

dinner with us,” Sarah called out, her tone gentle, sounding like a

an adult. She won’t let herself starve,” Shirley remarked with a

to join them. She shook her

her bedroom, she closed the door, cutting off the sound

likely never foresaw such a day. Kallie pondered what advice Roderick would offer if he were still alive. Would he suggest persevering, or would he think it

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