"Dad, I'm going home with you and Mom. I even had someone find this orchid just for you. You'll love it. Here, take a look."

"Get lost! You aren't part of this family anymore!"

...

Vespera stopped in her tracks. As she listened to the conversation outside, she felt numb. For a brief moment, she debated whether she should step outside and shut them all up or lock the door and keep Vernon out, too.

In the end, she chose the third option. She decided not to do anything and let them fight it out. She turned around and headed for the kitchen instead. "Oh, right. We still have watermelons in the fridge."

And just like that, Vespera left the scene. Wanda's expression also conveyed everything. It was none of her business.

Outside, Vernon entered the house with Luke trailing behind, still carrying the gift. One was angry, and the other was trying to please.

But the moment they stepped into the living hall and saw who was already there, they froze.

Vernon was surprised as he thought that he had just walked into a tea party.

had a crush on Vespera, and also the most eligible bachelor

gaze landed on someone even

were back. He didn't have any big plans. He just wanted to stop by

Benjamin had always been a joke. He wanted to be with someone out of his reach.

these days," said

he felt even more irritated. "Shouldn't I

Luke curiously. He asked Wanda, "Who's

and muttered, already feeling a

here for Vespera, including this walking

was slicing up a melon in the kitchen. Calvert slipped in and snatched a piece. He said, "Vespera, want me to throw them

"Look at you.

cut melon and said,

living hall. Since there were no empty seats, he plopped down

was at a loss for words. The tension in the living

Helen got up and said, "Wanda, we'll come back another

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