Mrs. Lucas smiled faintly, her voice steady. “As long as she treats us well, that’s all that matters. After all these years, I’ve stopped chasing after perfection.”“Can love put food on the table?” Mrs. Hughes lowered her voice, leaning in. “It’s always best to find someone equally matched. Take my daughter, for example. Raised in a family of scholars, educated in arts and literature, and now she’s grown into a stunning young woman.”“Really? I haven’t had the chance to meet her yet, but if she’s anything like her mother, I’m sure she’s very beautiful.” Mrs. Lucas responded with a polite compliment.Mrs. Hughes seemed momentarily pleased, but when Mrs. Lucas didn’t take the bait, she sighed inwardly, feeling a bit deflated. Just as she was about to push the conversation further, Jamie walked in from the hall.“Oh, you’re back already?” Mrs. Hughes said, trying to mask her disappointment with a polite smile.“Ben’s firm is busy,” Jamie replied coolly as she gathered a few items fr
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