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Three weeks had passed since Ixora picked up her twin from the airport. Her initial panic turned into immense relief when she found Cherry looking just as stunning as ever, popping her gum, and reassuring her that she hadn't run into any legal trouble. When Ixora asked why Cherry had cut her vacation so short, her twin skillfully avoided the topic, never discussing her trip again. Ixora couldn't shake the feeling that something had gone awry in Strawberry Island, likely due to a man, but Cherry remained tight-lipped about it.

Three days after Cherry's return, Ixora returned to Mr. Ronald's clinic, only to find the vet still away on his trip. Concerned about Jerald and Berezira, whom she hadn't seen since the night of Jerald's sickness, Ixora decided to check on them. That afternoon, she found Jerald working at the back of the house, wielding a hammer and sweating profusely. He looked remarkably attractive, and she took a moment to appreciate his toned physique before clearing her thro