Cornelia felt her guess was likely true, so she said, "Bri, I've got a favor to ask."
Briana responded, "Cornelia, just spit it out, no need to beat around the bush."
Cornelia said, "About Jeremy's parents, don't bring them up casually."
Briana promised, "Cornelia, rest assured, I won't blab about Jeremy's business."
Cornelia sternly said, "Also keep today's chat confidential. Don’t tell him."
Briana was puzzled, "Why?"
Cornelia explained, "Did you tell me all this about his parents hoping I'd treat him better?"
Briana spoke with a confused look, "His childhood was tough. I told you so you'd be nicer to him, what's wrong with that?"
Cornelia gently patted Briana's head, "Bri, your intentions are good, but did you ever think that Jeremy may not want people's sympathy?"
Briana asked, "What does he need then?"
Cornelia chuckled, "Maybe what he needs is a partner to walk hand in hand with?"
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