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

wiggled as they hugged her. Witnessing that, Barbara’s

Emily don’t call her Grandma. So who is she?”

pulled Vivian’s hand in front

Barbara.

Bell, Jeremy’s mother. But she is like a mother to Daddy

she’s our family, she’s

look at

seconds.

Jeremy?” Barbara asked

Jeremy’s

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brother, your brother

at her mother. Her eyes flickered asking for an explanation. Just at that moment, Kara came.

“Mrs. Bell.”

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

Grandma is waiting there!”

raised one hand high. “Let’s

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

are they? Why do those kids say Jeremy is my brother? You

illegitimate son was

up, she

have an affair? Is that the real reason Mom

would have to investigate later. Now

happily, they were only focused on enjoying the food. They seemed estranged, until Louis asked, “Auntie, you are very

an eyebrow. “Did she get sick?”

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interrupt, the twins nodded enthusiastically.

we can’t tell you the details because

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

her eyes. “You

helped us. All this time, Grandma always made us cakes. Now is the time for us to make cakes for Grandma,”

she turned to the kitchen door and nodded.

bringing a fruit tart.

was really made by you?

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

alone is more than

Grandma is a good per So, Grandma must

as possible.

also have gifts for Grandma, right?” Emily

We couldn’t

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