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.

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

no matter how he looked at Ben, he found him agreeable.

a sweet, coquettish tone, walking towards him

she looked at

already thought that Ben’s looks were excessively handsome after getting his scar

person, she almost couldn’t restrain

handsome, way too handsome!”

enchanted her couldn’t hold a

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

embont of

hurried over and instinctively reached out to

Ben was confused.

she hurried over and instinctively reached out to hug him.

stumbled slightly, her face turning a shade of awkward

lead everyone inside first he suggested,

shall we?”

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

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smile and said, “Yes, let’s

sharp twist on

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

grew up together, and I’ve always

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

I am quite bothered by it. It would

Monica was speechless.

get to

a pitiful glance

ending

it too,” he chimed in immediately.

speechless

exchanged somewhat perplexed looks at their

memories, Monica had always been quite averse to

Pair un the

two you

forcefully with Monica wearing an

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

suddenly

their daughter was

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getting a bit awkward.

a bit inappropriate now. You two are from the same generation, so calling each other by first names would be more

father wasn’t siding with her. Monica felt

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

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

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