Chapter 0043

Susanne supported Patrick as they soaked up the sun in a small square at Belmont Hills.

However, plenty of neighbors were around, pointing and gossiping about them.

“Wow, Susanne! You’re finally out today!” Betty, a woman about Susanne’s age, smirked and spoke with a hint of sarcasm. “I heard your son–in–law is back. Is he staying with you?”

Susanne snorted and could not be bothered to engage with Betty, simply replying, “What does it matter to you? You have no idea how amazing he is!”

Deep down, though, Susanne’s heart was beating fast. Alexander exceeded her expectations lately, and it left her slightly uneasy.

Where did all his money come from? Was he up to something illegal or unethical?

Thus, she decided not to argue back, afraid of making things worse and causing trouble for Amber and Alexander.

“Let’s go home!” The displeased Patrick pulled Susanne to her feet.

“Leaving already? Marriage is such an important thing, and he’s not even throwing a wedding celebration? Why don’t you host a banquet or something?” teased Betty mockingly, completely unfazed. “Oh, what is he doing now again? After being gone for so many years, where’s he working? Does he have a good job?”

Susanne, not in the mood to argue with Betty, snapped, “It’s none of your business!”

Betty chose to ignore her and chuckled mischievously. “Why so serious, Susanne? You think it’s embarrassing too, don’t you?”

Betty was clearly looking for trouble. Neighbors like her could not stand to see others do well. In all of Belmont Hills, Betty was the best at wagging her tongue.

Susanne was furious and glared at Betty.

“Oh, why are you still glaring at me? No matter what you do, you can’t change the fact that you have a worthless son–in–law!”

said no more, and

I’ll introduce her

stared at Susanne’s retreating form.

a roaring engine rumbled through the air. A sleek, elegant red

the

eyes when she saw Alexander and Amber getting out of the

we’re back,” Amber called out when she saw

Amber! I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!” Betty

it quickly. You can’t

it was a Porsche. After all, one of her relatives who got a sizable settlement for their demolished house owned one, too. She knew that it cost millions to get the car, including

was taken aback, unsure

to

utterly dumbfounded.

bought it? Did he not just return a

money had been so tight for him that he could not even afford to

work with my

when she heard that

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supposed to be a worthless man without a job! Where did

were you discussing with my mom, ma’am?” Alexander narrowed his eyes.

go make dinner now.” The flustered Betty hastily left. The words she

her own face instead.

so soon? Let’s chat

ran off quickly.

a

a car for Amber but also organized such a grand event for

did he

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