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    Patrick was confused and overwhelmed, struggling to grasp theplexities of adult rtionships. He slipped his hand from Jayceon’s grip, ran back to the restaurant to retrieve the car model, and then joined Ellie in Brenna’s car.


    Despite being struck, Fay felt a twisted satisfaction in having pushed Ellie and Patrick away from Jayceon.


    She yed the victim, clinging to Jayceon. “Look what your son did to me, Jayceon. I’m hurt, and the wound might be seriously infected. Can you take me to the hospital?”


    Jayceon looked at Fay, feeling a twinge of sympathy. She had been by his side for over a year and was usually quite considerate.


    However, he resolved that this was thest time he would take care of Fay. His heart truly belonged to Ellie.


    In the car, Brenna tried tofort Ellie. She said, “Don’t be upset. Jayceon isn’t just seeing Fay; he’s had many girlfriends. Since my wee back party, I’ve kept an eye on him. Since your breakup, he has had at least three girlfriends, not counting those short-term flings.”


    Ellie expressed her exasperation, saying, “I’m not—


    “I’m not angry, just feeling stupid. I knew nothing good woulde from this, yet here I am. I had no ns of getting back with him.”


    Soon after, Brenna drove Ellie and Patrick to another restaurant. The ce was cozy and crowded, but they managed to find an avable table.


    As soon as they settled in, a man approached their table.


    Thiagoughed. “I’ve been calling your names for some time. Why have you two been ignoring me?”


    The irritation on Ellie’s face faded away, reced by a warm smile. “Thiago, it’s been ages.”


    Patrick, clutching his car model tightly, looked up and greeted Thiago brightly, saying, “Hi, Thiago! I want lobster!”


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    Thiago chuckled and ruffled Patrick’s hair. “You got it. I’ll order lobster for you.”


    He then said to Ellie, “I was just wrapping up a business meeting here with a client.”


    Brenna had chosen this restaurant because she knew Thiago would be meeting a client here.


    Ellie nced around, curious about the client Thiago had mentioned. Catching her look, Thiago quickly added, “The client has already left. Do you mind if I join you for a meal?”


    They all settled down at the table, with Thiago sitting next to Patrick, helping him with the car model. “Patrick, this model was custom-made. I also have a red one. Would you like that one too?”


    At a nearby table, Jordy was on a date with Sylvie. Sylvie seemed to be in a bad mood; only the recent troubles faced by the Higgins family and their need for investment had convinced her to go out with Jordy.


    Jordy had already spotted Brenna. She looked more striking than ever, having shed her casual style from her days with the Barrett family for a more elegant and sophisticated appearance.


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