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    The reassurance drew a softugh from Alicia. “Of course we will, both the baby and I.”


    Linsey stood quietly to the side, listening carefully to their exchange. She could clearly observe the restrained worry and deep tenderness written across Jeffery’s expression as he spoke to his wife.


    What she witnessed felt like an undeniably authentic reflection of the profound bond these two people shared.


    Jeffery wasn’t the type of man who dealt in false emotions, nor did he seem like someone who would waste energy on empty pretense.


    If he possessed the ability to fake such heartfelt affection toward his wife, he might as well have pursued a sessful career as a well-established actor.


    Linsey’s thoughts inevitably drifted back to the conversation she had had with Joanne.


    She cast a sideways nce at Alicia, whose face remained illuminated with that gentle, contented smile.


    Could there really be any truth to those ims about Alicia demanding that substantial sum of money from the Lawson family? Or perhaps it was simply that Jeffery understood Alicia’s eagerness for wealth but chose to love her unconditionally regardless?


    If that were actually the case, Linsey wouldn’t find anything particrly wrong with such an arrangement.


    Alicia clearly loved money, and Jeffery possessed plenty of it. In many ways, they seemed like a perfectlyplementary match.


    But whether those persistent rumors held any truth or not, the genuine sincerity of their feelings for each other appeared to be what truly mattered in the end.


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    Meanwhile, after saying goodbye to Linsey, Dolores made her way to the jewelry store she had discovered online.


    Throughout Grester, this particr shop had be a cherished spot where couples crafted personalized pieces together, and where jewelry enthusiasts could create simple treasures using the store’s provided materials.


    Dolores approached the front counter, ready to inquire about their DIY workshop options.


    A familiar voice suddenly cut through the ambient chatter from across the store.


    “Dustin, Hester, this ne is absolutely stunning. What are your thoughts?”


    Dolores went rigid. That voice belonged to Joanne.


    Her head turned slowly, almost against her will, until she spotted three figures clustered around a disy case on the store’s far side. The tall man positioned on the right made her breath catch. She would recognize that silhouette anywhere, even from behind.


    “It’s lovely and suits you perfectly. If it catches your fancy, we’ll take it,” Hester replied, her tone warm with approval. “You can wear this for Dustin’s birthday celebration and attend the banquet as his date.”


    Hester’s gaze shifted meaningfully toward her son as she spoke. “Don’t you agree, Dustin?”


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