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.

a while. Now that Monica was back, he felt a

how he looked at Ben, he found him agreeable.

tone,

eyes shone as she

online, she already thought that Ben’s looks were excessively handsome

in person, she almost couldn’t

way too handsome!”

had previously enchanted her couldn’t

why would she ever divorce him? Why pursue something called “true

embont of true

infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached out to

Ben was confused.

hurried over and instinctively

turning a shade of awkward

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

shall we?”

pressed tightly together for a moment before

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and said, “Yes, let’s listen

sharp twist on his

only shooting Monica a glance. “We are grown–ups now, maybe drop the childhood nickname,” he

always

Susan. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Landor. Should I not have brought that up? If it really bothers you, I

I am quite bothered by it.

Monica was speechless.

get to be

help but cast a pitiful glance at Ben and say,

the ending made

he

was speechless

parents exchanged somewhat perplexed looks at their daughter’s

Monica had always been quite

Pair un the

two you

they had to forcefully with Monica wearing an unhappy expression

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

suddenly become

have imagined that their daughter was such a fanatic for handsome faces.

Chapter

atmosphere was getting a bit

childhood nicknames sound a bit inappropriate now. You

with her. Monica felt increasingly aggrieved.

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

notice the longing glances Monica kept throwing his way and led the

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