The children were so scared, their faces turned as white as a sheet. Just then, a middle-aged woman burst through the crowd, clutching her child
tightly. “Oh, sweetie, are you alright? You scared the living daylights out of me!” she eximed. Turning to Reba, she added, “Miss, I can''t thank
you enough! If it wasn’t for you, my boy might not be here today!”
“Thank you so much!” she repeated.
Reba smiled and replied, “It’s nothing. but you really need to keep an eye on your children, especially when crossing the street!
“Absolutely, we will!” the woman said, profusely thanking her again before leaving with her child.
Daniel watched the scene in amazement. “You... you don’t know them?” he asked, bewildered
Reba shook her head slightly.
Daniel was even more astonished. He had thought the boy was one of Reba''s rtives. To think that Reba didn’t even know him! For
someone to do such a thing for a stranger showed just how kind-hearted Reba truly was. He hadn''t misjudged her!
A look of admiration shed in Daniel''s eyes. “Ms. Morris, are you okay? Let me take you to the hospital to get checked out.”
Reba shook her head, “Oh,e on, I''m not that fragile. Mr. Robinson, don''t worry about me, I''m perfectly fine.”
Daniel persisted, “Still, you had quite a scare today. Let me take Ms. Morris out for a meal; I''d feel terrible otherwise.
Faced with Daniel''s invitation, Reba couldn''t refuse and reluctantly agreed. At that moment, a voice echoed in Reba''s mind
[Host, congrattions! Daniel''s favorability towards you has increased to 85%!)
Reba smirked. Nothing she set her sights on could ever escape her grasp. Daniel was just a stepping stone for her.
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Edna swallowed her anger, saying nothing. Just wait! One day, she''d make every member of the Fletcher familye begging to her!
Patsy huffed and left the kitchen. Just then, Darleen came into the kitchen to grab some dessert.
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Darleen nodded impatiently.
Once outside, Edna took a deep breath, feeling a bit more rxed. She couldn’t wait any longer. This year, she had to marry into the Lindsay family.
Any more dys and she’d lose her chance forever.
After making a quick call, Edna returned to the kitchen. But Darleen was gone. reced by a household maid
Edna''s face fell. “Where''s Darleen?"