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While Jean was still lost in thought, Jolene had already made her way to her side without her noticing.

The woman gave Jean’s shoulder a pat, a soft smile curling at the corners of her lips.

“Come on. Let’s head to my law firm for a bit.”

Then she turned to Sofia and Mindy nearby.

“You’re her friends, right? Come with us!”

Just like that, the group followed Jolene to a law office not far from the street where they’d been.

Compared to the other law firms in the area, this one stood out with its luxurious design. It looked more high–end and spacious in every way.

As soon as Jolene stepped through the door, the employees inside all froze in place. Then, one by one, their eyes widened in shock.

Like they’d seen a ghost.

Their long–absent boss had suddenly appeared before them, catching everyone completely off guard.

“Jolene…” One of the employees stood up from his seat, fidgeting nervously as he tried to approach her.

Jolene waved a hand.

said with a faint smile. “I’m

and the others to her

lined with enormous floor–to–ceiling windows. Sunlight poured in through the glass, flooding the space with warmth and light. Through the

on the sofa, and Jolene personally poured her a glass of

from her, each holding a

hadn’t set foot in this office for quite some time, everything inside was spotless and meticulously organized. Drinks like juice, coffee, and

“Ms. Jolene.”

hold back any longer once Jolene had finished her tasks and finally took a seat on the

with emotion as

I didn’t mishear just now…

too unreal–like something out of a fairy tale. But this was about her son. She

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229 Thank You

know much about the woman in

today for one

to defend, she

small nod,

did. I’ve already promised

her feet, eyes immediately brimming with

“Thank you…”

voice cracked with

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