Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

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Susan shook her head expressionlessly.

“That’s good then,” Monica responded, handing the pine–embroidered handkerchief to Charlie and the one with the dragon embroidery to Ben.

However, both men refrained from accepting the gifts, leaving Monica’s hand awkwardly hanging in the air.

Mr. Lynn felt a rising irritation. Although he believed that Monica was indeed causing a scene today, he couldn’t bear to see the Landor family treat his daughter, who had returned against all odds, with such disdain.

“Charlie, this embroidery wasn’t easy to create. These two pieces took Monica at least two months to finish. Please accept them, considering her efforts,” he urged, his tone becoming slightly rigid.

Monica’s face portrayed a picture of silent cries. “I disappeared for just a year. Has all the affection between our families really dissipated within that time?”

Ben narrowed his eyes and finally reached out to take the handkerchief.

But before Monica could even break into a smile, he casually handed the piece to Susan, saying, “Here, you can have this.”

“Thank you,” Susan replied, smiling sweetly.

Monica felt a surge of urgency. “I put a lot of effort into this embroidery! Perhaps, given Ms. Miller’s background, she might not fully appreciate the craftsmanship!”

Susan examined the handkerchief closely before admitting, “Indeed, I can’t quite

understand it.”

A gleam of triumph flashed in Monica’s eyes, and she was about to retort when Ben, utterly nonchalant, interjected, “The embroidery hanging in our bedroom is a true masterpiece. Once you’ve seen a true masterpiece, how can you appreciate something of this playful

caliber?”

Monica was speechless.

Playful caliber?

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How come she never realized that Ben had such a venomous tongue?

Monica’s lips quivered, unable to find words for a moment.

“Alright, alright,” Charlie intervened, trying to smooth things over. “Monica is still a child. I think this handkerchief is quite nice.”

Monica managed a strained smile, her facial expression growing increasingly stiff.

Seeing Monica like this, even Susan started to feel secondhand embarrassment for her.

Truth be told, Monica’s sudden return did stir a flicker of unease within Susan.

It would be impossible to say she felt absolutely no threat.

But Ben’s demeanor greatly reassured her.

Even Charlie had unhesitatingly chosen to stand by her side.

This eased the nervous knot in her stomach significantly.

Now, all she had to do was wait for Monica to acknowledge defeat and back down.

Given how clear Charlie and Ben had made their stance, even if Monica had harbored some hopes earlier, she should give them up now, right?

However, Susan severely underestimated Monica’s level of irrationality and infatuation. Even amidst the prevailing awkwardness, Monica had no intention of backing down.

hadn’t changed his opinion of her was due to that embroidery piece hanging in his

would have been dazzled by my dragon embroidery,” she thought.

had other skills

stood up and took a stroll around

without a single fresh

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there no fresh flowers in this room?” she asked proactively. “I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How about

Flower arrangement?

moment before hurriedly declining. “That won’t be possible.”

Monica asked, wearing a triumphant expression as if she had caught Susan off guard. “Ms. Miller, it’s quite impolite for the lady of the house not to know flower arranging. If you can’t do it, why not let someone else help? What

finally found an opportunity to turn the tables, Monica spoke

Lynn pulled at his

expression.

pulling me?” Monica asked, a bit

Lynn explained, “Charlie is allergic to pollen. It’s not just in the Landors‘ house that flowers cannot be placed, but even when other families invite Charlie, they have to ensure

amongst the

had once been Charlie’s granddaughter–in–law,

had verbally reprimanded her, it felt as though she had been

of red and pale, like a dye workshop experiencing a malfunction.

today,” said Mr. Lynn as he stood

Charlie replied with a courteous smile. “Visit us

time, he didn’t even extend the customary offer of asking Ben to escort them out.

and her mother to their car

fuming, protestea. Dau, ……….

soon!”

embarrassed yourself enough already?” Her father shot

embarrassed myself?” Monica retorted defiantly. “So, I have

what?”

now. Our daughter just recovered from her injuries and returned home after a long time. Why are you yelling at

further as he replied, “Just keep

will, she’s my daughter, I’ll spoil her as I wish.” Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but even

remember you weren’t at all fond of Ben. When you were married, you always had that dissatisfied expression on your face. But now,

turned a bright red. “Times have changed! I didn’t realize back then how handsome Ben

“Just because of that?”

boldly, her eyes twinkling

character and temperament. If you couldn’t stand him back then, what makes you think things will work out just because he has a handsome

had no interest in getting to know him better when he wasn’t this handsome. Now it’s different. As long as he stays this attractive, I’m willing to follow his lead for the rest of my life, be it east

Lynn was speechless.

remains that he’s already married. You need to let

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you choose be as handsome as

they’re not as handsome

second best when there’s clearly a better option? Unless

Her father felt a twinge of pain in his chest. “Are you trying to be the death of

still be Ben’s wife. Now that I’m back, why is there no place for me in the Landor family anymore? It’s not fair to me. And consider this–I’m a divorcee

words struck a

Lynn’s eyes, a flicker of contemplation couldn’t help but manifest.

their circle, the trend was to have daughters marry into families

status.

initial union perfectly epitomized this principle, bringing numerous

dead, the

dissolved.

had continued to take good care of the Lynn family, showcasing the merits of a prosperous match.

divorced woman, and if she were to remarry, it would likely be into a family

rather, it would be a drain on

Lynn suddenly realized that a

is good, it doesn’t mean the others will agree,” he said, his

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