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.

Grace asked again. As she spoke, she realized that she had unconsciously pulled her hand away from

were empty, but he patiently suggested, “The birthday banquet is

start. Let’s go

downstairs.”

but she wondered if she might be overthinking things. After all, Benjamin

about Grandma? Is she okay?” Grace

you talking

wasn’t feeling well, so I came

“Grandma is fine, but next time, don’t come in

lowered her

one after the other. Just as they reached the end of the staircase on the ground

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

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

It was truly embarrassing.

them turned toward the scene, surprised by what they had just witnessed. Meanwhile, Benjamin found himself

you okay?” Grace asked with

commotion had already

up like this?” Geraldine asked. She was the first to rush

were equally