“It’s fine, Aunt Tanner.” Zephyr kept his respect for an elder. “Grandpa brought you and uncle up just the day before yesterday and asked me to send his regards.”

“Thank him for us.” Mandy nodded. “Elder Mr. Hamerton’s been taking care of the Tanners, and we aren’t ungrateful people… Let us know if there’s anything we can help with, Mr. Zephyr!”

“Sure.”

Zephyr exchanged pleasantries with her before excusing himself to network with other guests.

Nelly trembled. Her hands and feet were icy as rage bottled up in her.

Mandy glanced at her in repulse and said coldly, “It’s enough that your father and I are here. You can go home first if you aren’t used to the event.”

“Mom!” Nelly was in distress. “Grandpa Hamerton’s agreed to my and Zephyr’s marriage. Why are you still stopping me!?”

“Because I still have shame!” Mandy chided sternly.

Nelly bit her lips and stayed quiet.

Mandy grabbed her arm, yanked her somewhere with fewer people, and glared at her.

orphanage, you’ve spent over 20 years in the Tanners! I raise

you

to marry Zephyr

the point of Elder

clear up that head

agreed reluctantly, her gaze on Mandy tinged with

and continued. “Also, you don’t have to visit Kelly for me anymore. I’ve resigned from the Tanner Group and will stay home to take care of her full-time

you—” Nelly

“What’s the problem with wanting

her palms were sweating, and she could

dared bully Kelly all these years because Joe and Mandy were busy with the company and could not split themselves over that.

was going to take

she paled with sweat

premonition about this. She stepped closer to Nelly and asked, “I heard the doctor and nurses say that you visit

head and dared

do you do when you visit

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