Chapter 228

Thomas felt this was the most miserable day of his life.

For some reason, Theresa suddenly started targeting him mercilessly.

With her gentle and virtuous demeanor, her soft–spoken words would inevitably lead to him getting a beating from

his mother.

At the dinner table.

Theresa said softly, “Mrs. Smith, your cooking is really delicious.”

Mrs. Smith immediately brightened up, constantly serving Theresa more food, “Good child, if you like it, eat more.”

“I’d better not,” Theresa said, glancing at Thomas with a slight sense of grievance. “Mr. Smith mentioned he doesn’t like girls who are chubby. He even said something about a ‘good woman never weighing over a hundred pounds.” I should control my diet.”

Thomas was stunned.

He looked at Theresa in disbelief. “When did I say that!”

“Shut your mouth!” Mrs. Smith roared at him.

Thomas was almost in tears. “Mom, I really never said that.”

“You never said it? Would Theresa lie?” Mrs. Smith’s gaze was like daggers aimed at Thomas.

“It’s her who’s lying, Thomas said, feeling utterly wronged.

Theresa quickly added, “Mrs. Smith, Mr. Smith is right, I lied. He really never said that. Truly.”

‘Theresa, you’re just too kind,” Mrs. Smith said, looking at her sympathetically. “My son is good for nothing. You must be feeling wronged. Don’t listen to his nonsense. Girls are supposed to be a bit plump to look good. Here, eat

more.”

Theresa stared at Mrs. Smith blankly, and the next moment, tears started rolling down her cheeks.

Thomas looked at Theresa in a mix of horror and confusion.

What was she planning now?

suddenly filled with compassion.

“Mrs. Smith, besides my parents, no one has ever

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me.”

her heart. “Theresa. From now on, you should come here often, and I will cook

tears and softly said, “Mrs. Smith, I’m afraid

Smith asked,

Smith doesn’t like me.

him.”

Smith frowned at Thomas.

“Mrs. Smith, liking someone is a matter of the heart. You shouldn’t trouble Mr. Smith about this. I understand his

he make you feel wronged during these

a grievance,” Theresa said

Thomas quickly agreed, his

cold look and then turned to Theresa. “Theresa, tell me everything. If he really bullied you, I’ll

a

“It’s really nothing.”

insisted, but Mrs. Smith was determined to get

I think her name was Monica? Monica seemed

Smith couldn’t help but slam the table, angrily

I just happened to meet Monica, so we decided to have a meal

“Theresa, you must feel wronged! But don’t listen to Monica’s nonsense. Although she and our Thomas grew up together, they

“Mrs. Smith, I trust you wouldn’t lie to me. But even without Monica, Mr. Smith probably never considered

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Mrs.

eyes lowered as she spoke softly, “On our second date, Mr. Smith brought another friend. He said he wasn’t interested in romance

up

had a boyfriend in my twenty–something years, it’s because I’ve been focusing on my studies and haven’t had the chance to meet men. It’s not because nobody wants me. If Mr. Smith doesn’t like me, he could have just said so. There was no need to bring someone else to replace

red–rimmed eyes, Mrs. Smith

asked expressionlessly, “Did you really do that?”

I didn’t mean any harm…”

slammed

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