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    Susanna’s expression turned dark instantly under Coen’s disapproving stare. “What’s with that look?”


    While Susanna usually had a calm demeanor, she wasn’t about to let her pride be trampled in situations like this. She stood up straight.


    Despite her young age, she carried herself with such nobility and grace. Hermanding presence even made Coen and Rhoda feel a bit uneasy.


    Coen’s stern look seemed to ask, “Who do you think you are?”


    Rhoda tugged on his arm, saying, “Coen, cooperation matters most. Let’s go inside.”


    In her view, it was meaningless to bother arguing with twodies. As her husband had emphasized, the uing business lunch—it determined their chance to secure an investment. They had prepared extensively before arriving; failure was not eptable, as her husband had insisted.


    The couple entered together, hand in hand.


    “It looks like they haven’t heard about Madeline’s fainting incident. They’re even in the mood to dine here,” Norah said casually.


    The words reached Coen and Rhoda, making them stop in their tracks.


    Did Madeline faint? Were the two girls talking about their daughter, Madeline Powell?


    Rhoda turned and blocked Norah’s way. “Did you mention Madeline fainting? What’s going on?”


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    Susanna swiftly reacted to Norah’s eye signal and jumped into action.


    “Yes, she fainted right at thepetition. I heard she’s pregnant, but she should be okay. Derek and Kathy didn’t seem concerned.”


    She amplified her voice and gestures.


    “So, you’re Madeline’s parents, choosing to dinevishly here instead of visiting her at the hospital?”


    Coen’s expression soured. “What’s it to you? Did you speak the truth or tell a lie?”


    Susanna spotted her brother approaching and promptly took Norah’s hand, hurrying inside the restaurant. They had to keep Sean out of Coen’s sight; otherwise, they’d be buzzing around like bothersome flies.


    “Just give them a call and find out.”


    She and Norah shared a nce filled with mischief. She had just heard Coen emphasize the importance of today’s business lunch, but she wasn’t sure if they would cancel the lunch and go visit their daughter.


    Norah had simr thoughts, which was why she had mentioned Madeline’s situation to them.


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