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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the room,

standing beside Fitch, noticed that from the

the shirtless man went on

family, and it was clear that this was intended

expression turned icy. "Who was in charge of vetting the

hearing this, Belinda approached with a beaming

family, what are you saying? I know you're dating Zoey, and we decided to cand

it. Sorry for not introducing ourselves earlier. I've heard from Zoey that you

You're quite the catch, a perfect match for her. I'm her mother, and this is her father. We cspecially to

I heard you organized this party. You

said the word 'loaded,' a glint of greed passed through her eyes, and it was clear to all what

seeming out of

draped haphazardly, revealing his

staff selection cforward, head bowed in

claimed to be your girlfriend's mother, so I just let

Fitch's expression darkened further.

was all her doing,

having this couple embarrass themselves at a Haskins family event could she

have a future together.

supported by a group

"Fitch."

He called Fitch's name.

Fitch becmore respectful.

"Grandpa."

Belinda, lacking any sense of propriety, cheerfully approached the patriarch, "Isn't this

Soon we'll be family."

Zoey's mother, and my daughter

but maintained the dignity of his

looked at Fitch and said, "Handle this

away by other members of

landed on Zoey

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