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.

held a grudge against Ben for a while. Now

he looked at Ben,

Monica called out in a sweet, coquettish tone, walking

as she looked

from seeing the picture circulating online, she already thought that Ben’s looks were excessively

she almost couldn’t restrain

way too handsome!”

her couldn’t hold a candle to this

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

embont of

her infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached out to

Ben was confused.

hurried over and instinctively

turning a shade of awkward red.

moved aside, taking Susan’s hand. “Let’s lead everyone inside

shall we?”

eyed their intertwined hands, her lips pressed tightly together for

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

Ben felt a sharp

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

I’ve always called

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

her eyes. “Yes, I am quite bothered by it. It would

Monica was speechless.

should Susan get to be bothered?

couldn’t help but cast a pitiful glance at Ben

the ending made Ben shudder involuntarily.

too,” he chimed

was speechless again.

parents exchanged somewhat perplexed looks at their daughter’s

their memories, Monica had always been

Pair un the

two you

Monica wearing an

they had let go of their stubborn insistence. As long as Monica was

why had Monica suddenly become close to

that their daughter was such a fanatic

Chapter

atmosphere was getting a bit awkward.

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

with her. Monica felt increasingly aggrieved.

on the verge of tears, but she managed

longing glances Monica kept throwing his way and led the Lynn family inside

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