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, she would only

sense of foreboding, she promptly nodded in agreement.

left, finally at ease.

anxiously, “I have blocked

find the situation slightly amusing, “Why are you so nervous? She might not

nodded fervently, in

Susan teased, “So you do think I’m

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

conversation.

need help right

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snorted disdainfully and brushed past him to

seems like there aren’t many clothes. here. Should we get some more

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

are you doing?” Ben

over tomorrow! As your current wife, do you expect me to just sit back and lose?”

his head vigorously, “My dear, there’s no way you could

only deserve to wear a sackcloth now?”

himself tongue–tied again,

to continue

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

Susan moved to the dressing room to

waited with a serious expression, anticipating her return.

minutes

white dress,

nodded vigorously, “It looks

truly did.

and silver threads that created streaks of shimmer. Though it appeared simple, it had a very

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

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a little seductress.

paying him any mind. She scrutinized

she changed into another gown.

“Too formal!‘

went back

“Too casual!”

the

slumped into the sofa, seemingly defeated.

each time, it seemed she didn’t actually require his

Susan tried on outfit after outfit, almost covering the entire bed with heaps of clothes.