“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.

though we adopted you from the orphanage, you’ve spent over 20 years in the Tanners! I raise you like you’re my own

could you be

to marry Zephyr for our

it’s really for the Tanners, then stop embarrassing yourself. Stop seeking trouble with Ms. Jenner! What’s the point of

head of

her gaze

and continued. “Also, you don’t have to visit Kelly for me anymore. I’ve resigned from the Tanner Group and will

Nelly

was suspicious. “What’s the problem with

and she

split themselves over that. Kelly was ill and would take any grievance as long as

going to take care of

evasive as she paled with sweat dotting her

asked, “I heard the doctor and nurses say that you visit

ducked her head and

do you do when you visit

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