First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Mariela had heard about her, but they had never met before

Lauryn had been living away from the Stark’s mansion. A few years ago, she got sent abroad for studies. Mariela wondered when she came

back

Lauryn, Marie is going to be my fiancée. Technically, she’s your future sister–in–law. And that’s how you greet her?” Lennon’s eyes tumed cold, his voice dropping to low, commanding tone, “Do you have no manners at all?” Tm sorry, Lenny, Lauryn quickly apologized.

I’m

“I’m

the one you should apologize to Lennon’s eyes narrowed, and the air around him seemed to get colder

Maricla,”

Lauryn

turned

apologize

Mariela.

her attitude

genuine. seeming

“It’s fine, really. No need to make a big deal out of this,” Mariela said, waving her hand dismissively, a fleeting look of awkwardness crossing her face.

They were about to become family.

Mariela felt she should smooth things over.

Lennon.“Lenny,

coldness in Lennon’s eyes

gave Mariela a slight

saw their eye contact.

table, her fists

asked, feigning concern. “Should I have someone take you to the hospital?” Lauryn regained her composure and

eyes and sniffed disdainfully,

though she had

crossed paths with Lauryn,

hostility towards Mariela was obvious.

Wis

troublemaker.

Fiona’s

were

Darryl, sitting next

quiet for others

heard

table, whispering, “Come on. Don’t be so mean. Lauryn

Fiona

and

winced

Immediately turned

glare at

Darryl gripping

his

irm

tightly in

retaliation.

fierce. Darryl

then,