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?”

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

Their bodies wiggled as they hugged her. Witnessing that, Barbara’s frown increased.

her Grandma. So who is she?”

Vivian’s hand in front

Barbara.

is Vivian Bell, Jeremy’s mother. But she is like a mother to Daddy and also a grandmother

family, she’s your

snorted. She didn’t want to look at Vivian for more than two

seconds.

who is Jeremy?”

Jeremy’s

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brother, your brother too!”

at her mother. Her eyes flickered asking for an explanation. Just

“Mrs. Bell.”

Jeremy’s arm. Thank you for sparing your time tonight. Now that we’ve gathered, how about we

Grandma is waiting there!”

Louis raised one hand high. “Let’s

except Melanie and Barbara. They both looked at the guests with

Jeremy is my brother? You secretly have another child

your mouth! Don’t talk carelessly! That illegitimate son was

Melanie sped up, she tilted her head.

have an affair? Is that the real reason Mom left the

She would have to investigate later. Now she had

enjoying the food. They seemed estranged, until Louis asked, “Auntie, you are very calm tonight.

raised an eyebrow. “Did she get

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she could interrupt, the twins

can’t tell you the details

speak about it. Now, since we’ve finished dinner, how

widened her eyes. “You

time, Grandma always made us cakes. Now is the

to the kitchen door and nodded.

a fruit tart.

beautiful cake was really made by you? Thank

Let’s sing and blow out the candles! After that, we have

“Another gift? This alone is more than enough.”

per So,

as possible.

also have gifts for Grandma, right?” Emily blinked with

We

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