Chapter 353

That morning, Eason brought Emma to the Nicholas‘ Residence.

He had informed his family in advance, so Judith and Penny were waiting at home.

Upon seeing Eason and Emma arrive, a smile couldn’t help but spread across Judith’s face.

It seemed Eason was finally settling down.

She even felt like she could already envision a future surrounded by grandchildren.

“Emma, come, sit here,” Judith warmly invited.

Eason, aware of Emma’s fear of strangers, subtly intercepted Judith’s gaze and then led Emma to sit to the side.

Judith, observing Eason’s carefulness, smiled even wider.

She found joy in her son’s happiness. Seeing him content in his marriage brought her the greatest pleasure.

“Penny, this is the birthday gift I’ve prepared for you,” Eason said, taking out a meticulously wrapped gift box.

However, Penny didn’t reach out to take it.

Suppressing her tumultuous emotions, she said softly. “Eason, give it to me at my party tonight.”

Eason felt a tinge of guilt but explained, “Sorry, I’ve got an urgent business matter tonight and might not make it to your party. So, I’m giving you your gift now.”

Penny’s hand tightened instantly.

Penny thought, ‘Business matter?

‘Was it really a business matter?’

H

She looked at the silent Emma, resentment nearly spilling over.

“What was so special about Emma?

“In such a short time, she had ensnared Eason to the point where he was neglecting me.

Penny’s heart was in turmoil, but she managed a strained smile, “Come on, Eason, can’t you postpone it? I really want you

there.”

Eason softened a bit at Penny’s appearance but knew better that taking Emma out was one thing while taking her to a party was another.

He thought to himself, ‘With Emma’s current state, even a slightly larger crowd could frighten her.

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quite a lively party.”

a no–go,” Eason said, his mind

I could count and knew there

situation with

a matter of

Emma’s health just to

in

Emma, “So, Emma,

respond, but Eason quickly interjected, “She’s tied up too.”

stabbed at Penny’s

been long, but Eason was already so protective of

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couldn’t hold back. She asked with a forced smile, “What’s going on? I thought Emma worked for Susan’s company. But when I stopped by Storm Group recently, Emma was nowhere to be found. Susan mentioned she was on leave.

not really listening

looking at Penny, “Emma’s just dealing

might that stuff be?” Penny pressed,

replying, “Penny, it’s her personal

was clearly getting

I mentioned it. It’s okay if you don’t want to come to my party. I get it, I’m just an outsider

lost control of her emotions,

“Penny, you know Eason well. He must have a real issue to miss this. How about I make him prepare some extra gifts for

be dozens of gifts, for

thought, ‘Gifts? Was that what I really

she might have gone

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smile, “No need. I was being unreasonable earlier.

Emma’s situation, he had no choice but to let Penny down

time.

a while, Eason

the doorway, there was

gently reminding her

as if

the jealousy brewing

burning with jealousy seeing Eason being all sweet to Emma.

off–color and couldn’t help

Penny forced a smile. “I just think that Eason is being a

a good

already got Eason eating out of her hand. She walked in and didn’t even bother to talk to us. That’s her way of flaunting Eason’s affection, to intimidate us. Once she’s really in with the family, I bet she won’t

said, “Penny, are you overthinking? Emma is shy by nature. It’s understandable she doesn’t talk much. As for respect, I don’t live with them. As

ignorant. Penny bit her

tonight is almost ready. Do you

Mom, up to you.” Penny managed

now, her mind wasn’t on the

was how far Emma and Eason had progressed.

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