S21 24. Welcoming the Guests

As Nora left, Melanie pursed her lips. Her eyes narrowed cynically. ” They dare to throw a party and invite people? Do they think this is

their house?”

“People nowadays are shameless and greedy, Mommy. We give them an inch, they take a mile,” Barbara replied sarcastically.

Melanie sighed. “Well then, we have to prepare too, Dear. Let’s show them who the real queen is in this house. If possible, we should be the ones to welcome the guests.”

“Time to wear a new dress?”

Melanie raised an eyebrow. “Yes. But before that, let’s go to the spa. We have to look fresh tonight.”

Barbara nodded vigorously.

However, later that night, Melanie’s face turned gloomy. Her

shoulders rose and fell as her breath roared. “You….” Her elegance

had been erased by the presence of the guests.

Vivian put on a thin smile. “Good evening, Mrs. Harris. Nice t

you. It’s been a very long time, right?”

Hearing the greeting, Melanie snorted. “Did you come here to t me?”

Vivian raised an eyebrow, glancing at Jeremy briefly. “Am I wron Her husband’s name is Paul Harris, right?”

Jeremy nodded. “That’s right, Mom. She is Mrs. Harris, but I heard she claims to be Mrs. Harper.”

Melanie became increasingly furious. Barbara furrowed her brows,

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seeing her mother grit her teeth. “Mom, you know her? How dare she call you that?”

As Melanie didn’t answer, Barbara got confused. They come to the entrance to surprise the guests. However, why were the two of them surprised?

“Auntie …!” Frank’s voice suddenly came from behind. Chuckling, the man spread his arms. “Finally, we can have a dinner again. It feels like it’s been a long time.”

Seeing Frank’s familiarity with Vivian, Barbara’s head was pressed back.

“Is she the courier’s mother? But why does Frank call her ‘Auntie’? Is she my late stepfather’s sister? The courier is his cousin?”

digest, the twins came with happy cheers. “Uncle Jeremy!

greeted the woman. Their bodies wiggled as they hugged her. Witnessing

Emily don’t call her Grandma. So who

pulled Vivian’s hand in front of Melanie and

Barbara.

someone special to you. This is Vivian Bell, Jeremy’s mother. But she is like a

family, she’s your family too!”

want to look at Vivian for more

seconds.

Jeremy?” Barbara asked curtly.

leaned her body against Jeremy’s

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your

her mother. Her eyes flickered asking for an

“Mrs. Bell.”

Vivian a warm hug. After that, she patted Jeremy’s arm. Thank you for sparing your time tonight. Now that we’ve gathered, how

is

jump, Louis raised one hand

Melanie and Barbara. They both looked at

say Jeremy is my brother? You secretly have another

talk carelessly! That illegitimate son was not born from my womb.”

While Melanie sped up,

Did my late stepfather have an affair? Is that the real reason Mom left the Harper family?”

to investigate later. Now she had to take part

the others were chatting happily, they were only focused on enjoying the food. They seemed estranged, until Louis

“Did she get

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Before she could interrupt,

rushed to the hospital yesterday. But we can’t tell you

ruined if we speak about it. Now, since we’ve finished dinner, how about we present the birthday cake we made, Emily?”

eyes. “You guys made

Now is the time for

she turned to the kitchen

a

this beautiful cake was really made by you? Thank

sing and blow out the candles! After that, we have another

This alone

is not enough. Grandma is a good per So, Grandma must get lots of gifts!” Louis spread his arms as

as possible.

Bell and Uncle Jeremy also have gifts for Grandma, right?” Emily

We couldn’t possibly just come empty-handed.”

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