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.

sea, he had held a grudge against Ben for a while. Now that Monica was back, he felt a bit embarrassed about

looked at Ben,

called out in a sweet, coquettish tone, walking towards him in her towering four–inch heels.

she looked at Ben.

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

seeing him in person, she

way too

who had previously enchanted her couldn’t hold a candle to

had known earlier what Ben actually looked like, why would she ever divorce him? Why pursue

the embont

and instinctively reached out

Ben was confused.

hurried over and instinctively reached

she stumbled slightly, her face turning a

everyone inside first he suggested, with Susan

shall we?”

their intertwined hands, her lips pressed tightly together for a moment before

Chapter 135

a smile and said, “Yes,

sharp twist on his hand.

shooting Monica a glance. “We

over Monica’s face. “Why? We grew up together, and I’ve always called you

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

smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Yes, I am quite bothered by it. It would be

Monica was speechless.

should Susan get to be

couldn’t help but cast a pitiful

elongated the ending made Ben shudder

too,” he chimed

speechless again.

looks at their daughter’s behavior.

Monica had always been quite averse to

Pair un the

two you

Monica wearing

insistence. As long as Monica

suddenly become close

that their daughter

Chapter

was getting a

tried to smooth things over. “Monica, we’re all adults here. The childhood nicknames sound a bit inappropriate now. You two are from the same generation, so

her father wasn’t siding with

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 and led the Lynn family

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