The music flipped back to its cheery tune as the bear sprang into action, twirling and stomping in exaggerated joy.

A laugh burst from Maggie before she could stop it.

The bear was undeniably adorable. How could anyone resist something so charming?

WelL, she couldn't.

But as the thought of Karl crept in, her smile faded.

She shook her head, sighing deeply.

No matter how much he tried to win her heart, she really wouldn't consider him.

Meanwhile, back at the Robles family estate, Sanford spent the afternoon in a storm of restless thoughts about Maggie.

He wondered what was going on between her and Karl.

Had she really moved on to Karl just because he'd pushed her away?

No, that didn't sound like Maggie. She wasn't impulsive like that. She took her emotions seriously, and with Rosalynn watching her back, she wouldn't fall for someone else so easily.

But... what if Karl was playing his cards right?

Sanford's jaw clenched. If that were the case, he'd have to go confront Brian and his wife.

The thought made his blood boil. He grabbed his phone, itching to call Maggie, but Shari and Carolyn hovered around him like vultures. Their constant presence grated on his nerves, forcing him to bury his impulses.

He didn't want them to suspect that he was pretending to have broken up with Maggie, so he held back from calling her.

He masked his irritation until evening when the women's rivalry reached new heights.

Both vied for the supposed privilege of helping him bathe.

Of course, Sanford had no intention of letting either of them bathe him, but watching their desperate attempts to win his favor was mildly entertaining.

"So, have you two decided? Who gets the honor of serving me tonight?" he drawled, his voice Laced with arrogance.

Carolyn stepped forward, her expression a mix of indignation and pleading.

"Sanford, I will be your wife. Shouldn't it be me?"

Sanford turned his icy gaze on her, his lips curling into a mocking smile.

"Funny. Tonight, I've decided I don't want you to serve me."

Carolyn's face crumpled in dismay. "Why not?"