Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 172:

When Marissa entered the banquet hall with Rachel and Leila, she noticed Connor engaged in a conversation with several influential figures. Opting not to interrupt, she continued on her way. Arabella and Glenn arrived at that time, so Marissa approached them

“Grandma, Glenn, here you are.”

Rachel and Leila also extended their polite greetings to Arabella and Glenn. Arabella, examining Marissa, voiced her confusion. “My sweetie, why are you still wearing that shabby shirt?”

“It’s quite chilly with the air conditioning, Grandma,” Marissa explained

Arabella felt it was a great pity to waste the beautiful dress. “If only I’d known, I would have brought you a shawl. Shall I have someone fetch one?”

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trouble anyone, Grandma. I’m managing fine,”

moment, Trenton, Melinda’s grandfather, approached and greeted Arabella cheerfully. “Mrs. Daniels, how have you been?” Arabella offered only a

grandfather, Trenton, belonging to a

Aelfric would attend the

was due to his miserable condition. Yet, this was

“But isn’t he always in perfect health, trained in martial

awkwardly. Uninterested in the men’s conversation, Arabella took Marissa’s hand and suggested they sit elsewhere. “Come, sit

Grandma.” Marissa then assisted Arabella to a nearby

hidden under that shirt because you’re cold. Perhaps we

hot for everyone here,” Marissa responded. Arabella frowned, clearly bothered. “All the other women are dressed so elegantly, and here you are in plain attire. As Connor’s wife, you should be the

of female guests. Upon noticing Melinda’s attire, Arabella realized something and whispered, “I see, my sweetie. Your dress is the same as Melinda’s. That’s why you’ve covered