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.

against Ben for a while. Now

looked at

sweet, coquettish tone, walking towards him in her towering

eyes shone as she looked

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

him in person, she almost couldn’t restrain a

handsome, way too handsome!”

painter who had previously enchanted her

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

the embont of true

in her infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached

Ben was confused.

over and instinctively reached out to

slightly, her face turning a shade of awkward

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

shall we?”

their intertwined hands, her lips pressed tightly together for

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said,

a sharp twist

glance. “We are grown–ups now, maybe drop the childhood

took over Monica’s face. “Why? We grew up together, and I’ve always called you that. Even after we got married, I

she just mentioned, she suddenly covered her mouth, shooting at somewhat annoyed look at Susan. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Landor. Should I not have brought that up? If it really bothers

reach her eyes. “Yes, I am quite bothered

Monica was speechless.

should Susan get

cast a pitiful

elongated the ending made Ben shudder

it too,” he chimed in immediately.

was speechless

perplexed looks at

memories, Monica had always been quite

Pair un the

two you

Monica wearing an unhappy expression

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

why had Monica suddenly become close

couldn’t have imagined that their daughter was such a fanatic for handsome faces.

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getting a bit

here. The childhood nicknames sound a bit inappropriate now. You two are

siding with her. Monica felt

verge of tears, but she managed to respond pitifully,

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

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