Chapter 135

The car halted at the entrance, and Monica’s parents were the first to step out.

Following them, Monica emerged.

The moment Monica stepped out of the car, Susan swiftly cast a glance at her.

Then, she felt immensely relieved about the thorough preparations she had made the night.

before.

Clearly, Monica hadn’t just thrown something on either!

Decked out in a goose–yellow dress paired with a matching headband, Monica exuded at youthful aura. The ensemble worked wonderfully to counterbalance her inherently delicate

features.

She had even added a touch of flair to her outfit, with the hem of the dress stopping right at her ankles, giving glimpses of them as she walked–a subtle yet tantalizing detail.

At the same time, Monica caught sight of the impeccably dressed Susan.

Her face immediately clouded over.

She had anticipated outshining an unprepared Susan with her meticulously planned attire, leaving her in the shadows.

To her surprise, Susan had been equally cunning, transforming herself overnight.

Moreover, Monica had had a rather rough year, and despite the makeup artist’s best efforts, a hint of fatigue was still visible on her face.

In contrast, Susan seemed to be in high spirits recently, leading a comfortable life. Her skin radiated a–healthy glow, and there was a vivacious twinkle in her eyes.

Somehow, she seemed to have outshone Monica.

Unbeknownst to the others, the two women had already engaged in a silent duel.

“Mr. and Mrs. Lynn,” Ben greeted, “this way please.”

Monica’s parents seemed to be in a good mood.

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Mr. Lynn gave Ben a friendly pat on the shoulder, saying, “You didn’t have to bother coming. to receive us personally.”

“It’s only right for the younger generation,” Ben replied.

Mr. Lynn’s smile broadened, warming up even more.

for a while. Now that Monica was back, he felt a bit embarrassed about his previous hostility.

no matter how he looked at Ben,

in a sweet, coquettish tone, walking towards him in her towering

as she looked at Ben.

just from seeing the picture circulating online, she already thought that Ben’s looks were excessively handsome after getting his scar removed.

seeing him in person, she

way too

previously enchanted her couldn’t hold

Ben actually looked like, why would she ever divorce him?

the embont of true

infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached out

Ben was confused.

her infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached out

her face turning a shade of awkward red.

aside, taking Susan’s hand. “Let’s lead everyone inside first he suggested,

shall we?”

hands, her lips pressed tightly together

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forced a smile and said, “Yes, let’s listen

Ben felt a sharp twist on his

“We are grown–ups now, maybe drop

and I’ve always called you that. Even after we got married, I continued calling you

look at Susan. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Landor. Should I not have brought that up? If it really bothers you, I won’t call him

that didn’t reach her eyes. “Yes, I am quite

Monica was speechless.

get to

but cast a pitiful glance at Ben

she elongated the ending made Ben

mind it too,” he chimed in immediately.

was speechless again.

perplexed looks at their daughter’s

always been quite averse to Ben.

Pair un the

two you

had to forcefully with Monica wearing an unhappy expression

insistence. As long as Monica was happy, they didn’t care about family background or

Monica suddenly become close to

that their daughter was such a fanatic for handsome faces.

Chapter

atmosphere was getting a

nicknames sound a bit inappropriate now. You two are from the same generation,

with her.

as though she was on the verge of tears, but she managed to respond

pretended not to notice the longing glances Monica kept throwing his way

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