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    He paused, a subtle smile ying on his lips before adding, “If you want to express your gratitude, let this be your thank-you.”


    After a brief moment’s thought, Elena nodded. “Alright. When and where should we meet?”


    “Seven o’clock. I’lle to your ce to pick you up,” Wesley replied smoothly.


    “Okay.” Elena acknowledged, then put the dietary supplement away. Since Wesley showed no interest, she decided to take it back. Rising from her seat, she said, “I’ll be on my way then. See you tonight.”


    “Mm-hmm,” Wesley hummed, nodding barely perceptibly. The door clicked softly as it opened and then shut securely behind Elena.


    Wesley remained alone in the expansive silence of the living room. He reclinedfortably on the sofa, his prating gaze fixed on the neatly folded handkerchief resting on the coffee table.


    The fabric was a rich, deep blue, marred only by a darker, sweat-dampened spot at its center.


    As he extended his long arm to pick it up, his Adam’s apple shifted subtly.


    The handkerchief carried a faint medicinal scent, clinging to Elena, so subtle it was nearly imperceptible.


    Contrary to Elena’s assumption that the handkerchief would be discarded, Wesley carefully tucked it into his pocket.


    Elena arrived home and enjoyed a leisurely lunch with Jolie.


    After the meal, drowsiness set in.


    Jolie refreshed the bouquet in the vase, her eyelids growing heavy as she nned to ascend the stairs for some rest.


    Elena mentioned her ns for the evening, letting Jolie know she wouldn’t be home for dinner.


    Respecting her children’s independence as usual, Jolie didn’t pry but gently reminded Elena to take care of herself.


    After their exchange, Jolie went upstairs to rest, while Elena retreated to her room to finalize a design. Originally intended as a timely gift for Kiera, it had been dyed.


    Once satisfied with her work, Elena sent the design to Helena’s manager with instructions to proceed.


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    Shortly afterpleting this task, she received a call that prompted her to leave the house.


    Jeffry headed off to work, leaving Lydia alone at home, restless. To shake off the boredom, Lydia invited Elena over.


    The moment Lydia saw Elena, she bubbled with excitement. “Elena! You’re finally here! I’ve missed you terribly!”


    Lydia reached out for a hug, but Elena teasingly nudged her forehead away.


    Elena handed her a ss of water and quipped, “Are you sure it’s me you’ve been longing for?”


    Embarrassed, Lydia blushed, scratched her neck, and gave Elena a bashful smile. “I miss everyone, really…”


    Elena let it go withoutmenting.


    Lydia took a few sips from the ss, then asked, “Why didn’t you visit yesterday? What kept you busy?”


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