Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 497

Nathan, with his wife and children, was ushered into the main house amid a clamor of relatives.

Fearing that the house would be too crowded if everyone entered, many of the extended family members wisely bid farewell to the patriarch at the doorway before heading back to their own homes.

With the return of the eldest daughter, a grand feast was inevitable, and the entire clan would be attending. This occasion would serve as an excellent opportunity for the distant relatives to mingle with influential people.

"Dad, Mom, we're back," Nathan announced, his voice carrying a hint of detachment.

His relationship with his parents was lukewarm at best.

Especially since his wife had her breakdown, the connection with his mother had grown even fainter.

Nevertheless, as the eldest son, it was his duty to care for his aging parents in his home.

After all, with a house full of staff to attend to the elders, all it took was the occasional check-in and a shared meal now and then to fulfill his obligations.

Janice's gaze cooled as she faced her mother-in-law. With pursed lips, she eventually turned towards her father-in-law and greeted him with a muted "Dad."

During her time of turmoil, her father-in-law, though not directly harming her, didn't offer aid either.

Nathan was often busy, and even though he had arranged for the loyal Shirley to protect her, Shirley was, after all, just a worker, only able to call Nathan in times of distress. Her father-in-law, now retired and idle, could have easily helped with just a word.

But he remained silent.

Perhaps he too disdained her during her insanity, especially after her own family had fallen from grace.

These people were far too pragmatic.

quite influential, and

Nathan, would be gently scolded by her

and her family's fortunes dwindled, leaving

resented the most was her

the sake of her children did

have you back," the elder

Janice didn't reply.

called out. As the younger generation, regardless of the

her smile grow cold,

law, rankled deeply. Remembering the divorce talks

greetings, she

Stefan also stepped forward to

quickly filling the hall

volume of presents. The Andersons' largesse was apparent, indicating the high regard they

chuckled. "We're all family here." She admired her grandson-in-law, thinking, if only he were married to one of her other granddaughters instead

her youth, had been her darling for a mere

apart, their reunion was anything

the Blues had treated his mother-in-law before, he was determined to be

so disarming that everyone in the room was taken by his presence, and the mothers present

have a good look at you. It's been

grandmother was an actress,

favor. With her face a mirror of her grandmother's in her youth she could easily outmaneuver them for affection,

belongs to s

about the substantial private wealth her

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