Chapter 286


    After wrapping up her work, she hastily grabbed her bag and booked it to their agreed meeting spot.


    Upon arrival, she spotted Leah’s ride parked outside, with Leah just making her exit.


    “ra!” Leah hollered at her with a warm wee.


    ra gave an awkward chuckle before strolling over. “Sorry to drag you away from your hectic work


    schedule to hang out with me,” she apologized.


    “Don’t sweat it!” Leah dismissed with a wave of her hand. “I honestly see you as my own sister! If


    you’re feeling low, it’s only right for me to be by your side. I haven’t forgotten that solid you did for me.”


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    Seeing Leah’s generosity and grace, ra couldn’t help but question if she was being overly sensitive.


    “Let’s head inside and chat,” Leah suggested, leading ra into the café. She ordered ra’s favorite


    coffee as soon as they sat down. “remember you like this one.”


    “Thanks, it’s sweet of you to remember my favorite.”


    “It’s just a habit from my work! I deal with many people, and if you can’t remember these small details,


    it’s hard to win them over, Leah admitted, sighing, “Making a buck these days is no walk in the park. All


    this running around I do, it’s just to keep thepany afloat! You’re so lucky to have Emmett as your


    rock. I wish I could find my own rock soon.”


    “You’re amazing. You’ll find someone for sure,” ra reassured.


    “Enough about me! What’s got you down in the dumps? Spill the beans.”


    “Well, it’s not really a big deal, but Emmett’s mom doesn’t seem to like me that much. I’m wondering if


    there’s anything I can do to get on her good side?”


    Leah was taken aback. “You’re trying to win her over?”


    “Exactly!” ra confirmed, “Emmett and I are married with a kid, so splitting up is off the table. We just


    have to put up with each other. Between Emmett and me, it’s all good. It’s just my personality doesn’t


    seem to be her cup of tea. It’s been bothering me, and I’m at my wit’s end.”


    “Ah… that’s the issue! Why not get her something she likes?”


    “I’m not exactly sure what she’s into! But she seems to have a sweet tooth for pastries, always hitting


    up this, bakery.” ra dropped this hint, ncing at Leah.


    Leah paused briefly, then chuckled, “When ites to pastries, you’re barking up the right tree! I know


    a ce with killer pastries. Let’s get some for you. to take home to her. I’m sure she’ll be over the


    moon.”


    ra observed Leah’s reaction, which didn’t hint at any guilt.


    Could it be that she was overthinking?


    “Then give me the address of the ce! I’ll swing by tonight and grab some.”


    “Sure, I’ll send it to you right away,” Leah took a sip of her coffee. “I haven’t lived through it, but just


    hearing about your rtionship with Emmett’s mother sounds like a minefield! You definitely need to


    tread it carefully! One wrong move could spark a family feud! If your husband’s understanding and


    caring, that’s one thing. But if he’s overly devoted to his parents and neglects his wife… then the wife


    always ends up getting the short end of the stick!”


    ra nodded in agreement. “True! But I’m lucky; Emmett’s always been supportive and knows how to


    smooth things over at home. I don’t know what did to deserve such a perfect husband!”