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Century Flower City.

Gem Atkinson busied herself in the kitchen, while Forsythia Brown video-called Audrey in the living room.

Audrey and Clive were now in Italy. She was on an island, and the sounds of waves crashing against the shore and seabirds calling could be heard. Audrey sat contentedly under a sun umbrella, sipping fruit juice and wearing a swimsuit. Her once pale skin had turned a honey color, but she still looked chubby as ever.

"Forsythia, you're looking radiant today. Is it all thanks to Gem's efforts?"

They hadn't told Audrey about Beas and did not plan to. Forsythia was even more grateful that Audrey had been away on her study tour during this time. A month ago, she had felt truly desperate, but after a month of treatment, she knew she had made it through. Seeing her little treasure in front of her now, her life was once again filled with hope. She even felt a bit guilty, because of Beas, she had almost given up on her little treasure.