In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 240 Embarrassing Moment

“What are you doing?”

At the doorway, Benjamin’s voice carried a hint of anger.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he strode over to Grace and forcefully took her hand without saying a word.

Before Grace could react, he briskly led her outside.

“What’s going on?” Grace looked up with disbelief in her eyes.

Benjamin frowned but offered no explanation. “Regardless of what you just saw, don’t dwell

on it.”

Grace became increasingly puzzled. She felt like there were some dark secrets hidden in there.

“This is just too strange,” Grace muttered, recalling what she had just seen.

She stared at Benjamin’s face and finally asked, “Why is your black and white photograph hanging on the wall like a dead man’s? Are you a ghost?”

was annoyed. “Nonsense. You’ve got it

spoke, she realized that she had unconsciously pulled

he patiently suggested, “The birthday banquet is about

start. Let’s go

downstairs.”

wondered if she might be overthinking things. After all, Benjamin was standing perfectly

Grandma? Is she okay?” Grace

you talking

wasn’t feeling well, so I

a suspicious look. “Grandma is fine, but

her

the corridor, one after the other. Just as they reached the end of the staircase on the ground floor, something suddenly fell from above. It swiftly

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Benjamin instinctively pulled her arm, moving her aside and using his own b*dy to shield her from the

a loud thud, the object heavily hit Benjamin’s back. The next second,

It was truly embarrassing.

by what they had just witnessed. Meanwhile, Benjamin found himself in an awkward situation. When had

Grace asked

had already attracted

She was the first to rush over, with a

were equally