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    In the end, Alyssa’s crush on George fizzled out without ever taking off.

    Of course, Alyssa carried some regrets.

    But deep down, she knew George didn’t feel the same. If he did, he wouldn’t have stayed silent after she’d dropped such obvious hints.

    Still, back then, she couldn’t help but resent her mother a little.

    After hearing Alyssa’s story, Kaia let out a soft sigh.

    “Alyssa, that’s all in the past now.”

    Alyssa gave a wry smile. True, it was behind her now.

    “But… do you love Landon?” she asked, her voice filled with a quiet curiosity.

    Their families had arranged their marriage, bound together by their daughter.

    Alyssa wasn’t sure if it was love, but she knew she relied

    heavily on Landon.

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    Landon had always teased her relentlessly since they were kids.

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    acting like a big child despite being older.

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    “I don’t know,” she admitted with a thoughtful look. “But he’s good to me. Better than I ever expected. He dotes on Dolly- spends even more time with her than I do.”

    Anyone who visited Alyssa’s home couldn’t help but praise Landon as a devoted family man.

    Alyssa had indeed married a good guy.

    “I haven’t really thought too hard about the whole ‘love or don’t love‘ thing,” she continued.

    As she spoke, the bedroom door behind her clicked shut softly.

    “But… I think I probably do love him,” Alyssa said, her voice gentle as she smiled softly.

    Kaia grinned warmly. “Alright, you got this.”

    After hanging up, Alyssa went downstairs for lunch. Dolly was already napping.

    “Where’s Landon?” she asked the housekeeper.

    “Mr. Collins is out. Said he won’t be back for dinner.”

    Klyssa

    Alyssa froze. “He’s got a work thing?”

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    But Landon hadn’t mentioned anything. This was the first time since she’d given birth that he’d been out for a work event in the evening.

    It felt strange–unsettling.

    “Okay, got it,” she replied, though a sense of unease lingered.

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    Lucien really hadn’t wanted toe, but Wiley insisted it was a must, so he reluctantly dragged himself along.

    As soon as he stepped into the private room, his brow furrowed. His eyesnded on a thoroughly drunk Landon, a row of empty bottles scattered at his feet.

    “What’s this? Alyssa dump you or something?” Lucien asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

    Landon flinched as if Lucien had hit a nerve. “Alyssa, am I just a stand–in to you?”

    He stared at Lucien with desperate eyes. “Tell me, am I a stand–in or not?!”

    Lucien rolled his eyes.

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    He had no patience for a drunk’s ramblings. Turning to Wiley, he asked, “What’s going on?”

    Wiley shrugged. “No clue. He was already half–tanked when

    I got here, muttering that same line over and over. Like some bitter old bachelor.”

    “Alyssa, you’re so cruel. I’m so good to you. How could I be a stand–in?” Landon slurred, his words barely intelligible.

    “Alyssa, what’s so great about that guy? He’s older than not as handsome, and shorter too. Alyssa, stop liking him. Like me instead, okay?”

    me,

    Lucien nced at his watch. It was already nine. Normally,

    Landon would be home with Alyssa by now.

    Pulling out his phone, Lucien dialed Alyssa.

    She’d just gotten Dolly to sleep and was already annoyed. Landon had promised he’d skip work events during this time, but tonight, he’d broken his word.

    “Hey, Uncle Lucien, calling me thiste? What’s up?” Alyssa answered, her voiceced with frustration.

    “Hold on, I’ve got something for you to hear.”

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    Alyssa sounded puzzled.

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    Then, a familiar voice came through the phone—slurred and

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    “Alyssa, you’re so cruel, treating me like a stand–in!

    “Alyssa, do you even like me? If not, why’d you marry me?

    “Alyssa! Forget that old guy!

    “Alyssa, like me. I really, really like you.

    “We’ve got a daughter together. How can you still think about another man? Alyssa, you’re breaking my heart!”

    Alyssa froze, her face flushing with embarrassment.

    “You hear that?” Lucien’s tone was t, almost indifferent.

    “Yeah,” Alyssa mumbled, her voice tight. She wished she hadn’t.

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    iWhy did /ihe have ito /ilose iit /iiin /ifront of Uncle Lucien?

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    home.”

    Of course, Alyssa knew that sometimes guys needed some tender loving care.

    “Got it, Uncle Lucien.”

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    Kaia nced at Lucien when he walked in at nine–thirty, surprised.

    “I thought you’d be home by ten.”

    Lucien shrugged off his jacket. “I was, but I took a shortcut.”

    Kaia studied his face, sensing something was off. “What shortcut? Why do you look like you’re up to something?”

    “No way,” Lucien said with a grin. “I’m the definition of upright.”

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    The driver half–dragged Landon back home.

    Alyssa wrinkled her nose at the reek of alcohol and kicked him

    out of their bedroom.

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    She crouched by the couch, lightly patting his face. “Hey. Who said you’re just a stand–in?b” /b

    Landon stirred, his finger wavering as he pointed at her. “You did!”

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