Chapter 55 – The Perfect DaughterEvelyn leaned over a leather-bound planner, her fountain pen hovering above the guest list. "We need to cap the seating at eighty, Allison. Any more than that, and it starts looking like a public trade show instead of an intimate gathering for close family and friends."Allison sat opposite her mother, carefully organizing the RSVP cards into neat, even stacks. "I think eighty is perfect, Mom. You deserve an evening that focuses on you, especially after all the stress our family has been through lately."Evelyn looked up, her expression softening into a look of deep affection. She reached across the table, laying her hand over Allison's. "You have been absolute grace under pressure, sweetie. Most women your age would have crumbled after being dragged through the dirt by the media the way you were. But here you are, putting my birthday ahead of your own pain.""It's my job to take care of you," Allison replied smoothly, lowering her gaze with a soft, m
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