The moment I stepped out of the car, I smiled.“Mrs. Paula!” I called out.The older woman looked up from the flowerbed, squinting at first, then her face lit up as recognition dawned.“Oh dear… Marissa!” she exclaimed, waving her hands excitedly.I walked toward her and crouched down, opening my arms. “Mrs. Paula, I missed you so much.”She laughed warmly, pulling me into a hug. “My dear child, you don’t come around these days. You’ve been too busy becoming a big woman.”I smiled. “I’ve just been busy. Is Mrs. Green in?”“Yes, yes,” she nodded eagerly. “She’s been expecting you.”I signaled to my driver, who handed over the gift I had brought. Mrs. Paula accepted it with mumbled thank-yous, clearly touched, and began leading me through the manor.Despite Mrs. Green’s wealth, her home had always remained the same. Traditional. Comfortable. Not excessively large, but refined. A place that reflected taste, not noise.The moment the door opened, I saw her.Tina.She stood beside Mrs. Gre
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