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?”

instantly became apprehensive, eager to clarify something

slightest bit rushed as she continued to ask

skipped a

indeed grown up together, that

she knew him

know him that much.

she admit defeat

No, she couldn’t.

her neck and said, “Of course I

then you must certainly know about Ben’s love for spicy food?” Susan asked

course

the corner of Ben’s lips, a faint smile began to emerge. Suddenly, he wasn’t in a hurry at all and even felt

his habit of lazing around in bed

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morning?”

replied quickly, “We were married, how

his strong dislike for tea, you must

further.

nodded swiftly. “Naturally.”

an even warmer smile,

simply returning to

that something was off, but with her level of intellect, she couldn’t

food, and he has always been accustomed to waking up early. As for tea, he has been drinking quite a bit since

Monica was speechless.

face involuntarily turned

Susan was tricking her!

woman was really

Susan with a trace of anger. “Did you

I was just asking casually. I didn’t expect

Ben so well.”

words were laced with a subtle disregard

look at Ben with an aggrieved expression. “I didn’t expect your current

a hint of pride in his demeanor.

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was speechless

this a

Was it?

Was it?

Susan, then at Ben, and finally at Charlie.