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?”

twins came with happy

wiggled as they hugged her. Witnessing that,

Louis and Emily don’t call her Grandma. So who is

the twins pulled Vivian’s hand in front

Barbara.

mother.

Because she’s our family, she’s your family too!”

didn’t want to look at

seconds.

who is Jeremy?” Barbara asked

body against Jeremy’s

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brother, your brother too!”

for an explanation.

“Mrs. Bell.”

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

is waiting

one hand high. “Let’s

dining room with happiness, except Melanie and Barbara. They both looked

who are they? Why do those kids say Jeremy is my brother? You secretly have another child besides me

talk carelessly! That illegitimate son was not

While Melanie sped up, she tilted her

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

shaking her head quickly, Barbara followed. She would have to investigate later. Now she had to take part in

focused on enjoying the

an eyebrow. “Did

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Before she could interrupt, the twins

But we can’t tell you the details because it

since

eyes. “You guys made

Philip and Nora helped us. All this time, Grandma always made us cakes. Now is the time for us

turned to the

in bringing a fruit tart.

really made by

sparkled. “Come on, Grandma! Let’s sing and blow out the candles! After that, we have another

chuckled. “Another gift? This alone

not enough. Grandma is a good per So,

as possible.

have gifts for Grandma, right?” Emily blinked with a sweet

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

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