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 immediately.

the slightest bit rushed as she continued to ask warmly,

skipped a

had indeed grown

say she

she really didn’t know him

defeat at this

No, she couldn’t.

stiffened her neck and said, “Of course I

about Ben’s love for spicy food?” Susan asked with a face feigning surprise.

responded, “Of course I know

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

continued, “Then, do you know about his habit of lazing around in bed

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morning?”

replied quickly, “We were married, how

strong dislike for tea, you must be well aware of that too?” Susan inquired

further.

swiftly.

smile,

said nothing more, simply returning to sit calmly beside Ben.

something was off, but with her level of intellect, she couldn’t quite figure it out in

understand Ben. He has never liked spicy food, and he has always been accustomed to waking up early. As for tea,

Monica was speechless.

face involuntarily turned ashen.

Susan was

woman was really too

glare at Susan with a trace of anger. “Did you do that on

chuckled lightly. “No, I was just asking casually. I didn’t expect Ms.

Ben so well.”

yet her words were laced with a subtle disregard for

at Ben with an aggrieved expression.

chuckled, a hint of pride in his demeanor. “Thank

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was speechless again.

a compliment?

Was it?

Was it?

Susan, then at Ben, and finally at Charlie.