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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gaze swept the room, finally landing

that from the moment

shirtless man went on his drunken rampage,

was, after all, an event hosted by the Haskins family, and it was clear that this was intended to make them

"Who was in charge

approached with a

family, what are you saying? I

earlier. I've heard from Zoey that you two have been

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.

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

with Belinda and her companion seeming out of place, though completely

shirt draped

responsible for the staff

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

Fitch's expression darkened further.

all her doing, having let this odd

this couple embarrass themselves at a Haskins family event could she ensure that

have a future together.

enough, Mr. Haskins, supported by a group of people, made his way

"Fitch."

He called Fitch's name.

Fitch becmore respectful.

"Grandpa."

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

Soon we'll be family."

and my daughter is

coughed, his brow furrowed, but maintained the dignity

looked at Fitch

was escorted away by other members of the

and glances landed on Zoey from tto

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