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    Jeffery had already spotted her, and as she turned, his face lit up with the unmistakable joy of seeing her again.


    Back at the hospital, he had been cautious, not wanting to interrupt her with what he assumed were pressing matters.


    Now, as they crossed paths in the mall, his first impulse was to seize this opportunity to get closer to Linsey.


    Alicia stood at Jeffery’s side, effortlessly picking up on his intentions. She was more than happy to y along.


    “Linsey, what a pleasant surprise to see you again,” Alicia said, her warm smile radiating genuine friendliness as she looked at Linsey.


    Linsey blinked, caught off guard, unsure if this encounter was pure chance or something more orchestrated. Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling that Jeffery, apanying a pregnant Alicia on a shopping trip, wasn’t just here to bump into her by ident.


    “Out shopping for clothes?” Linsey asked, keeping her tone light and casual.


    Alicia nodded, casting a fond nce at Jeffery. “Jeffery hasn’t updated his wardrobe in ages. Since we were out for a prenatal appointment today, I figured it was a good chance to drag him here and pick out some fresh outfits, so he’s not stuck wearing the same tired things.”


    Linsey’s lips quirked into an amused smile, her eyebrow arching slightly. She vaguely recalled Jeffery’s old air of arrogance, carrying himself with an almost untouchable pride. Now, he seemed far more grounded, almost ordinary in a refreshing way.


    Dolores, meanwhile, instantly recognized Jeffery, and the pregnant woman beside him was unmistakably the wife Linsey had mentioned—the one Jeffery had quietly married six months prior.


    Dolores found Alicia’s appearance warm and approachable, a fittingplement to Jeffery’s demeanor.


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    Jeffery turned to Dolores, offering a courteous nod. “Ms. Davidson.”


    Dolores returned a bright smile and a wave. “Mr. Lawson, it’s been a while!”


    She had only just remarked to Linsey that the Lawson family would likely seek her out again, and here, not even half an hourter, was Jeffery himself. Family ties, it seemed, had an uncanny way of pulling people together, especially in a city like Grester, where paths crossed easily.


    “Alicia, allow me to introduce Ms. Dolores Davidson, chairwoman of the Davidson Group and Linsey’s closest friend,” Jeffery said smoothly, seizing the moment to bridge the connection. “Ms. Davidson, this is my wife, Alicia Lawson.”


    Alicia’s tone was warm and earnest as she spoke. “Ms. Davidson, it’s remarkable to be chairwoman at such a young age. It’s clear Linsey surrounds herself with extraordinary people, which says a lot about why you two are so close.”


    Dolores’ smile widened at thepliment. “Thank you, Mrs. Lawson. That’s kind of you to say.”


    If someone else had offered simr praise, Dolores might have brushed it off as mere politeness. But Alicia’s words carried a sincerity that felt disarming, delivered with a tone that put her at ease.


    She shared a subtle, knowing nce with Linsey, a quiet relief passing between them. It was clear Linsey also felt a positive connection with Alicia.


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