Joseph''s future was uncertain, and he would have to fend for himself.


    Later that evening, the family gathered. Jeffrey, exhausted from his shift, went straight to bed. Queena returned from her date with Oscar, glowing and proudly showing off a new diamond Cartier bracelet. She coyly announced they had spent the afternoon at a hotel.


    Yvonne found her bragging pathetic. Oscar''s gift paled inparison to the extravagant jewelry Matthew had once showered her with. Matthew had genuinely cared for Queena, but she had been faithless. Oscar might be wealthy, but his unwillingness to spendvishly on her spoke volumes.


    George and Teresa, however, were thrilled, excitedly discussing engagement ns. Yvonne, tired of listening, went to her room.


    A weekter, filming began for Ms. Jane''s new martial arts film. Yvonne, the female lead, headed to the set with her assistant. She was surprised to learn that her co- star was none other than Thomas. At the opening press conference, they were interviewed together. Thomas, a seasoned veteran, handled the reporters'' questions with ease, while Yvonne said as little as possible. When a reporter tried to trick her with a loaded question, she simply feigned ignorance. Thomas, to his credit, often stepped in to help her out.


    To thank him, she treated him to another meal. This time, they were photographed by paparazzi. The next day, headlines screamed about their secret romance. Yvonne''s social media exploded with hate from Thomas'' devoted fans. Sandra called and chewed her out beforeunching into damage control mode, issuing a statement that the photos were from a cast dinner. Thomas'' team released a simr statement, rifying that Yvonne was merely a junior colleague.


    Just as the furor was dying down, a behind-the-scenes video from the set went viral. It showed Thomas and Yvonne repeatedly breaking intoughter while trying to film


    a romantic scene. Their chemistry was moreedic than passionate. Yvonne couldn''t help it; having grown up with Thomas, she found it impossible to see him as a romantic interest.


    "Am I that funny to you?" he had


    asked, exasperated. She shook heet


    head but the smile she was trying to suppress gave her away.


    The romance rumors were eventually debunked, but the online chatter continued


    ovelet


    "Good thing the little starlet knows her ce. Our beloved Thomas isn''t for the likes of her," one fan,mented.


    "If she tries this again, she''ll have his entire fanbase to answer to.”


    "Themughing during the love scene is actually hrious."


    "Am I the only one who thinks they look cute together?"


    "I ship it."