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 bit embarrassed

how he looked at Ben, he

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

as she

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

him in person, she almost couldn’t restrain a gasp..

way

painter who had previously enchanted her couldn’t hold a

why would she ever divorce him? Why pursue something called

are the embont of

hurried over and instinctively reached out to

Ben was confused.

she hurried over and

turning a

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

shall we?”

hands, her lips pressed tightly together for

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

sharp twist

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

up together, and I’ve always called you that. Even after we got married, I

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

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

Monica was speechless.

should Susan get to be bothered?

couldn’t help but cast a pitiful glance

elongated the ending made Ben

he chimed in

speechless again.

parents exchanged somewhat perplexed looks

Monica had always been quite

Pair un the

two you

had to forcefully with Monica

Ben was married, they had let go of their stubborn insistence. As long as Monica was happy, they didn’t care about

why had Monica suddenly become close to

that their daughter was such a fanatic for handsome

Chapter

was getting a bit awkward.

over. “Monica, we’re all adults here. The childhood nicknames sound a bit inappropriate now. You

wasn’t siding with her. Monica felt increasingly

as though she was on the verge of tears, but she managed to respond pitifully, “I understand.”

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

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