Chapter 553

Nancy’s face darkened with anger. “Apologize to that girl.”

“I spoke the truth; why should I apologize?” Alex replied defiantly. “She is worse than a widow. Mom, couldn’t you have thought through your choice before presenting her to me?”

Seeing his father and Layton’s parents coming over, Alex dodged away to avoid being hit.

“You wretched boy! Don’t you have any self–reflection?” Todd said through gritted teeth, clearly disappointed.

“Dad, you didn’t see her. I’m genuinely afraid a mere touch could make her explode.”

“You brat. How dare you talk like that!” Todd snapped back.

As Ellie came out of the restroom, she bumped right into Alex, who had just escaped the room. Their eyes met, and Ellie looked completely confused.

At the same time, they could hear Nancy’s furious scolding. Then Ellie was pushed into the arms of Nancy by Alex.

“Ellie, are you okay?” Nancy asked, steadying her. Ellie shook her head and stood up straight. When she looked back, Alex had disappeared.

Turning to greet the group in the side room, Ellie politely acknowledged everyone before she left.

“Nancy, may I suggest you encourage Alex a bit more? I think Ellie is the best choice for your son,” Layton’s Mom commented, aware of the situation, as she watched Ellie walk away.

“Mrs. Warren, I was just trying to introduce a partner for your son. Just look at how he talked to my niece earlier!”

used to be, but your son is so picky, still thinking he’s the best heir in

Layton’s Mom, two middle–aged

+13)

The dinner is starting; we need to take our seats,” Layton’s parents stepped in,

faded away; Evan, who used to be admired in public, was now dismissed by

get back on his feet after his past mistakes. But

go.” Todd sighed, looking at his wife’s sad

a side door and spotted their son sitting at the main table. Even

seat.

and Nancy exchanged glances. “Lucas isn’t at that table. Why can

how would I know?” Diana replied, glancing at Aaron. Aaron had been bustling around her father since

listening to the conversations around her and not joining in or looking up. Given her position, she was

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in his chair, he seemed indifferent and relaxed, glancing around the tables without

quickly walked over from a distance. Alex quietly asked, “Where are my

“Mr. and Mrs. Warren have already left.” Alex waved him off, and

leaving behind only false courtesies. Alex was at the table mainly because of a few loyal friends he had.

smoke,” Alex said as he

drink too much?” Lacey stood not far away,

to your room first,” Mark said, taking the glass from Lacey and handing it to Tim

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