Chapter 294

Mr. and Mrs. Wright were sitting in the living room, a steaming cup of coffee in front of them, while Suzan perched elegantly beside them, the picture of grace and propriety.

The scene was almost comical, resembling a marriage negotiation-except for the presence of Suzan’s college-going brother, both families, and the elders were all in attendance.

The only discordant note was the appearance of Leanne.

She couldn’t figure out where the mix-up had happened. Today was supposed to be a meeting between the two families, and her presence was just plain awkward.

“Curtis is back,” announced Suzan’s father, Harrington Wright, a middle-aged man who took great care of his appearance, his smile revealing crow’s feet, “It’s been a while since we’ve seen you.”

Leanne pushed past Curtis, attempting to leave, but Curtis caught her by the wrist.

Holding her hand, he walked into the room under everyone’s watchful eyes.

Leanne tried subtly to twist her wrist away, wanting him to let go.

He held on firmly, his strong hands skillfully matched her efforts as he casually greeted the guests, saying, “Had we known Mr. and Mrs. Wright were visiting, we would have come home earlier.”

wasn’t feeling well, so we thought we’d come

to be somewhat kinder to the

Mary, at her age, had become more willful, no longer caring for

were for keeping the younger generation in line, not her.

been eagerly awaiting Leanne’s return, and here this family of three had

no one’s feelings. “Who said I was not feeling well? I’m perfectly fine. Seeing my granddaughter makes

shoulder, his expression sheepish. “It’s good to hear you’re in good health; that puts us at

instructed her, “Come on, say

her manners greeted the “Mr Wright,

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hoped to secure a marriage alliance with the Richardson family, but

her.

and Suzan’s mother, Claudine Wright, responded half-heartedly, “It’s

“Grandma missed her, so I

their hands still clasped together, then shot

to Curtis, “I heard from Suzan you’ve been sick recently. You meet a lot of clients at work; you should

my clients unjustly,” Curtis glanced at Leanne, “It’s her fault, getting

who was being unjust.

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