From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 343

Tanya sat nearby, nodding along, but her thoughts had already wandered off. With Laurinda and Adolphus’s looks, their future kids were bound to be adorable. She couldn’t help but start imagining a little grandchild, and the idea made her smile.

Laurinda had no clue what Tanya was daydreaming about. She just kept chatting with Carla, both of them bonding over stories about Jasper. By the time lunch was over, she felt like she’d made a real friend. Their connection had grown so much in just one meal.

Carla gently placed a sleeping Hanson into Abigail’s arms, then turned to her mom with a playful grin. “Mom, I want to go shopping with Laurinda. You and Grandma can take Hanson home and get some rest, okay?”

She gave Abigail her very best puppy-dog eyes, and Abigail couldn’t help but smile back, full of affection.

“Alright, you girls have fun. Buy whatever you like, it’s on me.”

“Thank you, Mom! I promise I’ll take good care of Laurinda.”

Once Abigail and Tanya were settled in the car and heading home, Carla grabbed Laurinda’s arm and couldn’t hold back her excitement. “Let’s get a facial first, then hit the shops. Honestly, I’m so full I can barely walk right now.”

Before Laurinda could get a word in, Carla was already leading the way, confidently weaving through the mall until they arrived at a high-end spa.

The moment they stepped inside, the owner hurried over with a big smile, her whole attitude warm and respectful.

“Laurinda, it’s been ages. What treatment are you thinking about today?”

Carla glanced at Laurinda’s skin, looking almost jealous. “Your skin is flawless. Seriously, you could just do a simple maintenance treatment. I wish I had skin like yours. What’s your secret?”

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