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    But he believed that since she had been raised by the powerful Wilson family, she hardly seemed the type to make breakfast.


    Even if she had just learned how to cook, it would be unlikely for her to make such excellent oatmeal.


    Still, one spoonful of the oatmeal told him the truth—its vor matched the one he’d grown up with, unmistakably his mother’s handiwork.


    “This is great,” said Ethan, deciding to y along rather than call Gracie out. “Go ahead and have a seat.”


    Elsa’s heart swelled with happiness. She was convinced that Ethan had finally recognized Gracie as a suitable partner for him. Turning to Gracie, she said, “Wait here for a moment; I’ll bring you some food.”


    Gracie’s face glowed with genuine delight. “Thank you, Elsa. That’s very kind of you.”


    A radiant smile lingered on Elsa’s face. “You’re wee, dear. Feel free to treat this ce as your own.”


    Choosing to ignore his mother’s matchmaking, Ethan turned to Gracie. “So, what brings you here today?”


    He knew the answer but still wanted to hear it from her.


    Seeing an opportunity, Gracie slipped into a vulnerable role, her eyes wide with fear as she recounted the story.


    “For the past several days, mice have taken over my house. Every night, I hear them scratching, especially when everything is quiet and I’m trying to sleep. I didn’t want to bother you, since you’ve helped me enough already, so I kept hoping they’d just go away on their own. Butst night was the worst—I woke up to a mouse actually biting…”


    Me. “That was the final straw. I didn’t want to be a burden to you, but I didn’t have anyone else I could turn to. I could only stay at your ce. I hope you understand.”


    Without another word, Ethan ced his fork down and reached for his phone.


    Rex picked up almost instantly. “Yes, Mr. Mitchell? What do you need?”


    “There’s a rodent problem at Gracie’s ce,” said Ethan, his voice brisk andmanding. “Bring two people, clear out the mice, and fix any furniture they’ve ruined. You’ve got until tonight. I’ll send you her address.” His instructions left no room for confusion.


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    Gracie sat in stunned silence. She had spent daysing up with this n, never imagining Ethan would handle the situation with such ease. If the mice were caught, what excuse would she have to stay here?


    She bit her lip, unsure what to say. After some thought, she feigned gratitude. “Thanks for everything, truly. I don’t even know how to repay you.”


    She had pictured Ethaning to her rescue in person, but his quick solution had taken the n in a direction she hadn’t expected.


    Disappointment lingered, yet her mind started working on a new excuse to remain in his home.


    Elsa brought more food from the kitchen and sat down to join them.


    Turning her attention to her son, Elsa made her intentions clear. “Ethan, let Gracie stay here for a while. I saw how scared she wasst night. That big house is far too much for her to manage by herself. If she stays here, I can look after her. I have plenty of time, and she can keep mepany.”


    It only took a moment for Gracie to catch on. “That’s true. Every night, I either wake to the sound of mice or toplete silence, which is frightening. I really can’t handle being there alone. Ethan, could you let me stay here for a while? Ever since my father passed away, I haven’t had anyone to turn to. Staying by myself just makes me think of my father, and it’s too much to bear.”


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