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 grudge against Ben for a while. Now that Monica was

how he looked at Ben, he found him

in a sweet, coquettish tone,

eyes shone as she looked

that Ben’s looks were excessively

in person, she almost couldn’t restrain

way too

enchanted her couldn’t hold a candle to

looked like, why would she ever divorce him? Why pursue something

are the embont of

in her infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached out to

Ben was confused.

over and instinctively

slightly, her face turning

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

shall we?”

their intertwined hands, her lips pressed tightly together for a

Chapter 135

a smile and said, “Yes, let’s

sharp twist

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

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

what she just mentioned, she suddenly covered her mouth, shooting at somewhat annoyed look at Susan. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Landor. Should I not have

I am quite bothered by it.

Monica was speechless.

get

help but cast a pitiful glance at Ben and say,

she elongated the ending made Ben

mind it too,” he

was speechless

perplexed looks at

memories, Monica had always been quite

Pair un the

two you

forcefully with Monica wearing

long as Monica was happy, they didn’t care about family background or anything of that

Monica suddenly become close to

daughter was such a

Chapter

getting a

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

wasn’t siding with her. Monica felt increasingly

she was on the verge of tears, but

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

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