Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

Chapter 134

Charlie perked up at the sight of the formal visit request.

After all, the Lynn family and the Landor family were long–time acquaintances.

Otherwise, the children from both families wouldn’t have ended up together in the first place.

But then, Monica mysteriously disappeared.

Thankfully, Monica’s parents didn’t succumb to the swirling rumors tying Ben to Monica’s disappearance.

However, losing their beloved daughter, especially in the Landor’s house, had unavoidably soured relations a bit, and gradually, the families drifted apart, with no contact for over a

year.

Now that Monica had returned, it seemed that her parents could finally breathe a sigh of relief, laying their worries to rest.

It was time for both families to reconnect and rebuild their relationship, starting with this first visit, which seemed like a chance to break the ice.

Taking this visit seriously, Charlie made it a point to discuss the matter with Ben.

The Lynn family visiting?

Ben frowned slightly.

It would normally be a non–issue, but considering the strange news about Monica previously, he couldn’t shake off a feeling of unease.

“Ben, Monica’s parents have had a hard year,” Charlie sighed sympathetically. “Don’t hold it against them for directing their anger at us. Anyone would be a little bit irate, losing a daughter like they did.”

Ben shook his head.

He couldn’t possibly blame Monica’s parents.

In truth, guilt nestled persistently in his heart. Back then, Monica had been at her wit’s end, threatening to take her own life if he didn’t assist in faking her death. Thomas had

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persistently pleaded with him as well. Eventually, he agreed to help Monica escape by faking her death. Understandably, her parents were devastated, and Ben couldn’t offer any explanations, only offering secret assistance to the Lynn family when he could.

“Now that the Lynn family has officially sent a visit request, could you stay home with me to host them tomorrow?” Charlie asked.

Ben’s brows knitted together, but he remained silent.

Realizing the implication, Charlie hastily turned to Susan, saying, “Susan, don’t get the wrong idea. The Lynn and Landor families have indeed been acquainted for generations. Otherwise, our elders wouldn’t have tried to pair the children up. Unfortunately, it turned into a good intention gone awry. Ben and Monica, although they grew up together, couldn’t stand each other. Even after they got married, they barely spoke and slept in separate rooms. There wasn’t any romantic involvement.”

Caught somewhat off guard, Susan replied, “Grandpa, I don’t mind it. Should Ben and I stay home to welcome them tomorrow?”

that would be wonderful. Rest assured, Monica genuinely had no romantic chemistry with Ben. Seeing him with you now,

though Susan had a faint sense of foreboding,

left, finally

he spoke anxiously, “I have blocked her completely. We haven’t had

nervous? She might not even have any intentions, and

fervently,

“So you

a loss for words, not knowing how to navigate this precarious

conversation.

need help right now,” he thought.

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brushed past him

Ben suggested, “It seems like there aren’t many clothes. here. Should

won’t be necessary,” Susan responded, as she began pulling out outfits

are you doing?” Ben

coming over tomorrow! As your current wife, do you expect

you could lose. Even in a sackcloth, you would be

deserve to wear a

tongue–tied again, unable to respond

him, Susan turned away to continue selecting her

Ben rooted to the spot, patiently waiting instead of wandering off or engaging in other

choosing a set of clothes, Susan moved to the dressing room to

a serious

few minutes

emerged wearing a white dress, “How

vigorously, “It

truly

appeared simple, it had a very artistic design. However, Susan inspected herself

while, she came out wearing a red dress, transforming instantly from a little fairy

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little seductress.

eagerly, but Susan wasn’t paying him any mind. She

she changed into

“Too formal!‘

went back in.

“Too casual!”

so, the

ready and attentive, eventually slumped into

Susan politely asked for his opinion each time, it

outfit, almost covering the entire bed