Zoey glanced in the direction where everyone was ogling and sure enough, there was Belinda.

Belinda stood before the magnificent champagne fountain, not exactly overweight, but rather statuesque in her own right. Yet,

next to the spry young waitstaff, she stood out like a sore thumb.

Her video had gone viral that day; anyone who followed trending topics would recognize her face.

But she showed no sign of embarrassment, her gaze flitting about the room as if searching for someone.

Instinctively, Zoey thought Belinda was looking for her, and with a frown, she stepped back.

The next second, a man reeking of alcohol and shirtless burst out from a corner, causing a collective gasp.

"ARI

"Someone get help!"

The drunken, half-naked man started causing a scene in the hall, now trying to embrace the younger female guests, now rolling on

the floor, making a complete fool of himself.

Security was quick to step in, aiming to toss the man out.

It was then that Zoey got a good look at him. The pot belly, the vacant eyes—it was her stepfather in nonly.

At that moment, Belinda stepped forward, holding his shirt, and hastily tried to cover him up.

"You damn fool, didn't I tell you not to drink at these sorts of events?"

"Put your shirt on, get it on now!"

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room, finally

that from the moment Belinda

man went on his drunken

the Haskins family, and it

was in charge of vetting the

hearing this, Belinda approached with a beaming

are you saying? I know you're dating Zoey,

I've heard from Zoey that you

catch, a perfect match for her. I'm her

heard you organized this

passed through her eyes, and it was clear to all what she

seeming out of place, though completely unaware of

man's shirt draped haphazardly, revealing

for the staff selection cforward,

to be your girlfriend's mother,

Fitch's expression darkened further.

was all her doing, having let this odd pair

Haskins family event could she ensure that Zoey

have a future together.

Mr. Haskins, supported by a group of people,

"Fitch."

He called Fitch's name.

Fitch becmore respectful.

"Grandpa."

and Belinda, lacking any sense of propriety, cheerfully

Soon we'll be family."

and my daughter is dating

furrowed, but maintained the dignity of

looked at Fitch and

by

and glances landed on Zoey from

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