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    Linsey’s expression softened at his words. Her eyes drifted to Alicia’s stomach, and her tone took on a matter-of-fact edge. “Don’t forget about your child. Giving awaypany shares isn’t something to take lightly.”


    Questions lingered at the back of her mind. She couldn’t be sure if Alicia really meant what she said, especially after Joanne’s recent usations echoed in her thoughts. If Alicia really had demanded such arge sum from the Lawson family, why would she seem soposed after hearing Jeffery’s offer? Maybe Joanne had been trying to stir up trouble, twisting the truth to push Linsey toward that unreasonable agreement.


    Alicia’s smile returned, warm and easy, as Linsey spoke. She rested her hand gently on her belly, her voice full of quiet affection. “One day, our child will choose their own path, and Jeffery and I will be there to give them the kind of home where they can grow without pressure. Those shares don’t matter. Our baby will have everything they need, with or without them.”


    After a brief pause, Alicia’s lips curved into a rxed smile. “Besides, Jeffery has already contacted thewyer. We can’t just let theme all this way for nothing, right?”


    The private room door suddenly opened before Linsey could answer. A waiter stepped inside, followed by several servers bearing an impressive spread of exquisite dishes. Each te found its ce on the table.


    M immediately sprang to her feet at the sight of food, carefully arranging the dishes she knew Linsey favored right in front of her.


    “Linsey, you must be starving! Go ahead and dig in. You’ve always been crazy about this particr dish.” Her voice bubbled with enthusiasm as she continued, “This happens to be their signature specialty. The whole reason I picked this restaurant, actually.”


    Without missing a beat, she pushed two more tes toward Alicia’s side of the table. “Alicia, these are for you. Yesterday you were dying to taste this, remember? Better eat up before your stomach startsining.”


    Alicia’s entire face brightened as she responded with genuine sweetness, “Thank you, M. Make sure you eat plenty too.”


    A few seconds ticked by before Linsey managed her courteous reply. “That’s very thoughtful of you.”


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    Had M focused all her attention solely on her, Linsey knew she would feel suffocated by the overwhelming care.


    While Alicia’s true intentions remained somewhat mysterious, her presence definitely helped bnce the dynamic and ease the tension. Honestly, Linsey would much rather keep her distance from the Lawson family.


    She genuinely couldn’t fathom what drove their persistent attempts to forge some kind of connection with her.


    Alicia suddenly leaned forward and captured Linsey’s hand in both of hers, her voice dropping to an earnest whisper. “Linsey, those shares represent Jeffery’s most sincere attempt at making amends. His desire to apologizees straight from the heart.”


    Her gaze dropped as she continued, “I don’t know the full story of what transpired between you all in the past, and I certainly have no right to demand forgiveness from you. At the end of the day, you should follow whatever path feels true to your heart.”


    Alicia’s smile returned as her eyes moved from Jeffery to M, then to Cruz. “I haveplete faith that Jeffery, along with M and Cruz, will honor whatever you decide.”


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