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The dinner had only seven or eight people–all school admins. Emily had been held up by an injured student, so she was the 

last to arrive. 

When the server pushed open the private dining room door, every eye turned to her. 

She scanned the table and froze when she saw Ethan and 

Lucas. 

Jason hadn’t said this was a thank–you dinner for the donor, and she hadn’t asked. She just agreed to help out. 

Ethan usually stuck to five–star restaurants, not small–town diners. She never thought he’d stay. 

Ethan saw her too. Surprise flickered across his face, then he shrugged it off. 

She must have donated just to “coincidentally” run into me. 

Emily hesitated in the doorway. 

Jason jumped up to invite her in. “Dr. Carter! Come sit!” 

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Ethan’s brows lifted. 

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He nodded at Lucas, who was still standing. “Sit. Stop spacing out.” 

Lucas blinked, confused. 

Meanwhile, Emily chose the seat farthest from Ethan. 

Ethan’s frown deepened. 

Lucas finally caught on. Ethan had been bracing for Emily to sit next to him, but she’d gone out of her way to avoid him. 

He was shocked. For years, Emily had been obsessed with Ethan… how could she pass up this chance? 

Lucas couldn’t figure it out. 

Seeing him still standing there, Ethan glanced up at him pointedly. 

With no other choice, Lucas reluctantly sat down. 

Jason, ever the perfect host, raised his glass to toast Ethan. 

Ethan took a couple of polite sips, keeping it minimal. 

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Emily quietly ate her meal, only raising her glass to sip when others drank. During the toasts, she always kept her head down, focused on her food. 

After making the rounds, Jason finally turned to Emily. “Dr. Carter, I really need to thank you.” 

Emily looked up as Jason continued, his voice filled with gratitude. “Since you arrived, those kids‘ health problems have visibly improved. You’ve been like a second mom to them. 

“This drink’s for you, for all your hard work these past two 

months!” 

Emily raised her glass with a gentle smile. “Mr. Moore, you’re too kind. I’ve just done what little I can.” 

She’d been here two months? So she didn’t follow us? 

Ethan’s gaze lingered on Emily. 

She was dressed simply, with only light makeup, but still radiated a quiet beauty. 

During their years of marriage, she had seemed worn down, always putting everything into being a full–time mom. But now, looking at her, she had a new kind of charm, something different. 

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After setting down her glass, Emily didn’t glance at Ethan once. 

Just then, someone placed a peeled shrimp in Emily’s plate. She looked up to see Kevin White. 

After two months at the school, Emily had gotten to know most of the teachers. 

Kevin had a refined, scholarly air about him. When he smiled, his eyes held warmth. 

Emily smiled back. “Thank you, Mr. White.” 

Jason, ever observant, picked up on the exchange and smoothly asked, “Dr. Carter, are you married?” 

The question was direct, and Emily’s answer was equally straightforward. “Yes, I have a daughter.” 

Ethan watched, his attention shifting from Kevin peeling shrimp for Emily to Emily smiling at him. 

A strange, unfamiliar feeling churned in his chest. 

Then he heard it–Emily’s admission that she was married with a daughter–and for a brief moment, a strange flash of relief passed through him. 

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He stole a glance at Kevin. The light that briefly sparked in his eyes had died. 

Emily added, “But we’re getting divorced soon.” 

Ethan didn’t hear her words. His phone rang, signaling a video 

call. 

He quickly answered, his eyes darting to Kevin, catching a glimpse of the flickering light that had reignited in Kevin’s 

gaze. 

What else had Emily said? 

Before he could dwell on it, Sophia’s sweet voice came through. “Daddy, where did you go?” 

Ethan didn’t try to hide the call. 

His gaze softened as he looked at Sophia on the screen. “Daddy came to Healdsburg for work. I’ll be back tomorrow. Nancy will come over to stay with you tonight.” 

Ethan’s gaze unconsciously drifted to Emily, who was now chatting with Kevin, a faint smile on her face. 

Sophia answered obediently, “Okay, Daddy.” 

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In an impulsive moment, Ethan found himself saying, 

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“Mommy’s here too. Do you want to say hi to her?” 

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A father video–calling his daughter was perfectly normal, but when Ethan mentioned “mommy” being there, everyone at the table suddenly looked up, curiosity evident on their faces. 

There was more than one woman at the table. Which one was 

the mother? 

No one dared ask, but they listened intently. 

On the phone, Sophia’s voice took on a pout. “No, I don’t want to talk to her. I’m still mad at her. I won’t forgive her unless she apologizes to me.” 

The room fell into silence as Sophia’s words rang out, loud enough for everyone to hear. 

Emily, who had just exchanged WhatsApp contacts with Kevin, didn’t look up, treating Sophia’s words as nothing more than background noise. 

What had she done wrong that Sophia required an apology for? 

Ethan glanced at Emily, but she kept her head down, focusing on her food, completely indifferent to what he and Sophia were talking about. 

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Sophia than he was. Now, it was as if she had become a different person entirely. 

During the six–month training in another state, Emily had video–called Sophia almost every day. Now, she didn’t even ask about her. 

“Daddy, Nancy’s here. I’m going to play with blocks with her. You should rest well when you’re done with work, okay?” 

With that, Sophia hung up. 

Jason, who had overheard the conversation, was now puzzled. 

The child’s mother is here too? Who could it be? 

Jason looked around, counting the women at the table. 

There were only three, and two of them were married to the locals. So the only possibility was Emily, but she was sitting as far from Ethan as possible… 

If Ethan didn’t mind revealing his daughter’s existence, why would he hide his wife? 

Jason smiled politely as he raised his glass again. “So, Mr. Wilson is already married.” 

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Ethan’s tone remained casual. “Yes, I have a very lovely 

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daughter.” 

Jason’s smile grew wider. “She’s certainly well–behaved. She seems to have a good relationship with the nanny too.” 

“Nanny?” Ethan’s brow furrowed in confusion. 

“Yes, you just said Nancy?” Jason asked innocently, clearly not understanding the implication. 

Ethan didn’t blame him, but the conversation had taken a turn he didn’t like. He suddenly had no desire to stay any longer. 

He stood up, his tone still cool. “I’m full. Please, continue.” 

With that, he picked up his suit jacket and headed for the door. 

As he passed Emily’s seat, something inexplicably made him 

stop. 

“Aren’t you leaving?” 

He wasn’t sure if he was even asking Emily. 

Emily heard the question. 

In the past, she would have obediently followed him, but now, 

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she figured Ethan couldn’t care less about her. So the question probably wasn’t directed at her. 

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After a brief silence, Ethan raised his voice. “Lucas…” 

Lucas jumped up, eager to follow. “Coming!” 

Emily’s lips curved into a small, ironic smile. 

See? Of course he wasn’t talking to me. 

People really shouldn’t be so narcissistic. 

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