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.”

deflating his praise. “I

thoughtful,” Jennifer remarked. “Didn’t

“She was busy.”

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

Leanne could practically run a nursery now,” Curtis joked, eliciting laughter in

told him off playfully and turned to Penelope. “Don’t take

less of a worry when she’s with

praised Leanne, admiring her qualities.

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all your credit,” Curtis complimented Jennifer, smiling.

conversation soon returned to the charity event.

more rich donors to the auction, raising more

lady remarked, “I thought she doesn’t do commercial

the elite’s circles, the allure of celebrities was only another profession glamorized by spotlights,

exception, hailing from the affluent Capital City, which lent her some liberty.

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