Chapter 356

They had guests in the house. Jennifer was discussing the upcoming charity gala at the end of the month. For the Richardson family, the end of May marked a poignant time, filled with significant events from two decades ago.

The charity gala was one of the few occasions where Jennifer and Mary could find common ground. It was a time for philanthropy and coincided with the anniversary of Curtis’ grandfather’s passing.

Among those collaborating on the event were several influential society ladies, including Penelope.

As Curtis entered the living room, the conversation paused, and someone exclaimed with pleasant surprise, “Ah, Curtis is back!”

Jennifer had been restless lately, looking quite drained. Seeing Curtis seemed to brighten her spirits somewhat.

The charity foundation’s directors promptly stood to introduce themselves with respect. Curtis responded briefly, handing some flowers and a gift to Jennifer.

“Happy Mother’s Day.”

Upon opening the gift, she found a vintage ruby necklace, drawing envious glances from the onlookers. “Jennifer, you are blessed. Both your children are paragons of virtue and thoughtful.”

Jennifer accepted the flowers and instructed the maid to fetch a vase, a smile gracing face. “Curtis has always been thoughtful, never forgetting holidays or my birthday.”

his tie and deflating his praise. “I forgot today. But your daughter-in-law reminded me this morning

is thoughtful,” Jennifer remarked. “Didn’t she come with you?”

“She was busy.”

and considerate,” Penelope sighed. “Then there’s Selina, in her twenties but still acting like a kid, always so flighty.”

now,” Curtis joked, eliciting laughter in

off playfully and turned to Penelope. “Don’t

added, “Selina’s much less of

other ladies also praised Leanne, admiring her

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your credit,” Curtis complimented Jennifer, smiling. “I’m going to see Grandma.

conversation soon returned to the charity event.

perform to increase public interest and attract even more rich donors to

thought she doesn’t do commercial gigs.”

elite’s circles, the allure of celebrities was only another

from the affluent Capital City, which lent

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