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228. Did dad ever mess up?
Jemma was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.
Sara scrutinized her appearance and the items she held, clearly suspecting she was returning from a date.
Just then, Jia cheerfully exclaimed, “Sa Mom, I won the art and craft competition today. That’s why she brought me these. They're for me!” She winked at Jemma, adding, “Right, Jemma?” Jemma was surprised by Jia’s sudden intervention.
“Huh?”
Jia quickly took the bouquet and box of chocolates, exclaiming, “This bouquet is so pretty! And so many chocolates. You know I love chocolates! Oh, caramel flavors! Amazing!”
She turned to Sara, excitedly saying, "Sa Mom, I really like them. Look at all these different flavored chocolates in one box. It's huge!"
Sara smiled and approached Jia, advising her, "But don't eat them all at once. Remember to share, okay?"
"Okay, but you should tell brother to let me eat chocolates, or else he'l
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