Chapter 128

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Vivian’s expression grew serious. Steve hesitated, knowing he couldn’t hide it any longer. He smiled and pulled her to the side garden.“My dear, you’re sharp. If Evan likes Secretary Wen, would you approve?”

Vivian was silent. She couldn’t insincerely say yes. She wouldn’t mind if it were someone else’s son, but it was hers. She didn’t interfere with her son’s choices, as long as the girl had good character, a respectable background, and he genuinely loved her. A good match would be better, of course.“Didn’t you say, ‘a woman, alive, anyone is fine‘?” Steve teased, seeing her hesitation.

Vivian playfully hit him.“What parent doesn’t want their son to find a good partner?” Realizing her words were slightly off, she said, “I’m not saying Secretary Wen is bad. I’ve heard about her; Old Chen told me she’s a capable, kind person, just unlucky in love. I hope her next relationship is happy.”

her.“But it can’t

So many eyes are watching him. Any misstep will be magnified. And even if we agree, would Grandma? We can’t ignore everything.”

patted his wife’s shoulder.“Don’t worry too much. These are just guesses. Maybe we’re overthinking it. Didn’t you

nodded, less optimistic than

Strawberry mousse… His eyes burned. That brand, that flavor–his ex–wife’s favorite!“Wife“-the word reminded him they’d divorced; she wasn’t his wife anymore; it was over; he’d lost her. The emptiness was immense. The strawberry cake was a cruel

to Evan so quickly? What had she said yesterday? She’d lied to him! The bitterness and

the passenger seat; the car was entering Jones Group’s underground garage. My phone vibrated. An unknown number. Not Julian again. We were divorced; he seemed calm; he shouldn’t be bothering me.

Why didn’t you keep acting? You couldn’t wait to find a new guy…” Cold fury filled the voice.

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