The quests were a little disappointed by that. Of course, the competition among the guests didn’t escape Tessa and Nicholas’ eyes. That made Tessa a little uncomfortable.

Nicholas immediately noticed her mood and asked concernedly, “What’s wrong? Are you tired?”

“It’s not that. I just feel that these people are too eager. It’s Gordon’s baby shower today. I’m happy that they came and even prepared presents for him, but I don’t care if the presents are expensive. It’s the thought that counts. It feels like they were competing with each other using those very same presents.”

Tessa expressed her thoughts softly, “The way that they’re trying to earn our favor doesn’t exactly make me happy.” Nicholas only felt that she was adorably straightforward as he gazed at the undisguised displeasure on her face..

“It’s okay. If you don’t like that, we’ll just ignore. them. I’ll introduce you to my friends.” Then, he pushed her toward his friends while giving Edward a look.

to block the guests that wanted to

was among them. She slowly relaxed under their

so, the competition continued at the banquet, but it wasn’t

a look at the time and directed people to the side of the stage to get ready for

and the beautiful majestic music soon reverberated in the banquet hall. Everyone was captivated and

greeted the performers. Next up was Gregory’s turn. He carried

may not be as impressive and beautiful as Uncle Marjorie’s performance, I want to dedicate this song

innocent smile melted the hearts of many guests as well as Tessa, as she watched her

Gregory started his

Majorie and the rest, he still learned under Tessa

everyone clapped, and the audience threw an endless stream of compliments

continued. Tessa felt her fingers twitch in want as she watched her seniors pour their

as she did, it suddenly evoked the long- suppressed desire due to not touching a

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