The rest of dinner continued warmly after that, conversations flowing easily around the table while the plates were gradually emptied and wine glasses refilled. At some point, the staff began clearing the main dishes away, replacing them with dessert plates. Ordinarily, the dessert for the evening had already prepared, but the lemon cupcakes I brought become an addition. The second the cupcakes were placed at the center of the table, Shannon immediately leaned forward. "Okay, I’ve genuinely been waiting for these," she admitted as she reached for one and took a bite. "Oh, this is good." She pointed lightly at the cupcake in her hand. "Seriously good." "Whoever made these did an amazing job," she continued before taking another bite. "They’re actually from my mom’s patisserie," I explained. That seemed to surprise her even more. "Wait really?" she asked. I nodded. "Okay, that’s incredibly impressive." "I want one too now," Irene said immediately as she reached to
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