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?”

to digest, the twins came

Their bodies wiggled as they

Emily don’t call her Grandma. So who is

hand in front of

Barbara.

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

she’s our family, she’s your family

snorted. She didn’t want to look at

seconds.

who is Jeremy?” Barbara asked

leaned her body against Jeremy’s legs. “This is our

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brother, your brother

for an explanation.

“Mrs. Bell.”

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

Grandma is waiting there!”

made a small jump, Louis raised one

room with happiness, except Melanie and Barbara. They

those kids say Jeremy is my brother?

talk carelessly! That illegitimate son was

up, she

have an affair? Is that the real reason Mom left

investigate later. Now she

Barbara were silent. Even though the others were chatting happily, they were only focused on enjoying the food. They seemed estranged, until Louis asked, “Auntie,

eyebrow. “Did she get

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interrupt, the twins

we can’t tell

since we’ve finished dinner, how about we present

her eyes. “You

us. All this time, Grandma always made us cakes. Now is the time

later, she turned to the

in bringing a fruit tart.

was really made by you? Thank you,

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

gift? This alone

Grandma is a good per So, Grandma must get

as possible.

and Uncle Jeremy also have gifts for Grandma, right?” Emily blinked with a sweet

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

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