How could Fleur maintain her dignity in Lena's presence now that she had revealed her true feelings so openly?

"Um... Lena, could you please fetch my Acme bags from the car?" Fleur asked.

Lena responded with a quick smile and promptly got up.

"This lady isn't bad at all, Madam Fleur," one of the women sincerely complimented. "She's pretty, quiet, and attentive. They say, 'a good wife makes for a good life'. She and Chris are a match made in heaven!"

Fleur draped her shawl around her shoulders and adjusted her hat. She could no longer conceal the pride on her face.

However, she remained steadfast. "Hey, stop with the nonsense! I didn't agree to their marriage."

"You didn't?" The other woman was taken aback. "My son is still single. Perhaps—"

"What do you want?" Fleur glared at her, silencing everyone.

cough and elegantly

with Fleur's limited edition

bag and appreciated the flattery moments ago, even growing fonder of Lena as time passed.

disliked Lena—she was simply unwilling to

interest. She couldn't bring herself to admit she liked Lena—the quiet, beautiful

and daughters-in-law were supposed to be at odds. Wasn't a

maintain her arrogant facade to balance

out when they

matter?" Fleur glanced at her. "If it's not important, get in the car.

removed the ring

What did this mean? Was

to show everyone you won't mistreat me. Now that you've achieved your goal, I don't need to wear it anymore. It's expensive, so please keep it

she bowed and turned to leave, leaving Fleur

she so transparent about

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