Anastasia buried her head in his chest and hummed in a deeply affectionate way.

When she was with Mignon, she felt like she could handle things on her own, but the moment he spoke, she was suddenly enveloped in a profound sense of security, as if she had an unbreakable shield behind her no matter what.

"Hubby, you're the best," she said coquettishly, hugging his waist.

Harrison leaned down and kissed her forehead, his heart filled with tenderness for her.

"By the way, I just spoke with Mrs. Calderon. We're going to set a time to have dinner together."

Given Mignon's relationship with Cecilia, she was practically family to Anastasia

now.

Harrison nodded. "Alright, whatever you want."

The two sides quickly arranged a time. Two days later, Anastasia brought Harrison along to meet them.

Mignon brought Lester as well, making it a party of four.

Lester finally knew what had happened that day, and seeing Anastasia again filled his heart with an indescribable bitterness.

Who would have thought that she was his legendary fiancée? But by the time he met her, she already belonged to someone else.

They were fated to be together from birth, yet by a twist of fate, they had missed each other completely.

Anastasia also remembered this fact, which made things a bit awkward, especially since Lester had feelings for her. She couldn't help but glance guiltily at her husband.

Harrison's expression was perfectly normal, as if he knew nothing about it, and he began a natural conversation with Mignon.

By the end of the meal, they had grown much closer. Mignon, speaking as an elder, was

increasingly satisfied with Harrison, But still said, "Cecilia is gone, but Ana still has me. You must treat her weff. If she's unhappy with you, I'm taking her home."

Anastasia was touched, knowing Mignon genuinely cared for her. She linked her arm with Harrison's and smiled. "Don't worry, Mrs. Calderon, he would never bully me!"

Mignon found it amusing. "I haven't even said anything, and you're already defending him?"

Harrison gently held Ana's hand, a faint but tender smile on his lips as he watched her indulgently.

After a long meal, the two parties went their separate ways.

Watching Anastasia and Harrison's car drive away, Lester stood beside his mother, his gaze following them in silence for a long time.

Mignon turned and sighed at her son's expression. "It was not meant to be, so just forget it. Look on the bright side, Ana is like a sister to you now. That's better than being strangers."

Lester's eyes dimmed, and he gave a bitter smile. "I know, Mom."

The news of the two families'

potential marriage alliance had become the talk of the town, largely due to the Lawson family's

deliberate promotion. When it suddenly fell through, and some people saw Mignon Shopping affectionately with Anastasia, the rumor mill went into overdrive.

Someone, it's unclear who, also spread the word that Lester had been seen

pursuing Anastasia. Suddenly, the gossip circles were buzzing.

"The Hill family is interested in Anastasia? That can't be right. Isn't she already with

the Lancaster family? Does the Hill family have the guts to compete with Mr. Harrison Lancaster?"

"I doubt they're trying to steal her, but Mignon's attitude clearly shows she doesn't approve of Naomi, doesn't it?"

"So, doesn't that mean Naomi has

lost to Anastasia twice? First with Mr. Harrison Lancaster, and now even her potential marriage partner, Lester isn't interested in her f wonder how she feeling