Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

Chapter 136

In the beginning, when Monica married into the family, she acted as if she was in a

perpetual state of displeasure, hardly the demeanor of someone who wanted to settle into a blissful life.

Ben had treated Monica like she was invisible back then, with almost no interaction

between them.

In reality, the marriage was virtually non–existent.

But then Susan arrived, and it was apparent that Ben’s mood had significantly lifted.

The fierceness that once lingered in his eyes had lessened considerably, and smiles even began to grace his lips occasionally. He even willingly had the scar removed that he had borne for 20 years.

It could be said that it was only after Susan entered his life that he genuinely began to live.

Though Monica was someone Charlie had watched grow up, holding a certain affection for her, how could she compare with Ben?

Charlie would never want to see Ben return to the state he was in before meeting Susan.

“Charlie,” Mr. Lynn chimed in, slightly embarrassed, “Monica just got back and is perhaps not quite herself. Please don’t hold it against her.”

Charlie simply smiled and gestured for Susan to come over. “Susan, come here.”

Susan then walked over obediently.

Charlie gently held Susan’s hand, introducing her casually. “Let me introduce you all. This is Susan, Ben’s wife. The kids, Susan and Ben, got together out of mutual affection. I am more than happy to see their relationship flourish. Besides, this means I might be holding a great–grandchild sooner rather than later, right?”

Knowing that Charlie was offering her his support, Susan couldn’t help but smile gently.

Monica wiped away her tears, her voice tinged with sobs. “Grandfather, if I hadn’t been recuperating for a year, you might already have a great–grandchild by now.”

Charlie’s face darkened considerably at her words.

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“Monica, stop talking nonsense!” Mr. Lynn warned, noticing the growing tension.

“But I didn’t say anything wrong,” Monica retorted, looking somewhat wronged.

Ben’s brows furrowed. He couldn’t hold back and was about to say something when Susant said softly and gently, “Ms. Lynn.”

“What is it?” Monica replied, still maintaining her tear–streaked face.

Susan spoke with a soft gentleness. “From what you’re saying, it seems you and Ben must’ve had a great relationship.”

Maintaining her woeful expression, Monica responded, “We grew up together. What do you

think, Ms. Miller?”

became apprehensive, eager to clarify

rushed as she continued to ask

skipped

had indeed grown

she

really didn’t know him that much.

could she admit defeat at

No, she couldn’t.

neck and said, “Of course

about Ben’s love for spicy

“Of course I know

in a hurry at all and even felt

know about his habit of lazing around

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morning?”

were married, how could I not

tea, you must be well aware of

further.

swiftly. “Naturally.”

an even warmer smile, and said, “Truly childhood

said nothing more, simply returning

confused, sensing that something was off, but with her level of intellect, she couldn’t quite figure

seems like you don’t quite understand Ben. He has never liked spicy food, and he has

Monica was speechless.

involuntarily turned

Susan was tricking

woman was really too cunning!

trace of anger. “Did you do

I was just asking casually. I didn’t

Ben so well.”

yet her words were laced with

up instantly in Monica’s eyes. She couldn’t help but look at Ben with an aggrieved expression. “I didn’t expect your current wife to be so eloquent!” she

pride in his

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was speechless again.

this a compliment?

Was it?

Was it?

then at Ben, and finally at Charlie.