Chapter 181 

With Shawn gone, Jasmine expressed her concern. “Seren, did your sister have another argument with your brother–in–law?”

While caressing her nephew’s head, Serenity replied, “Hank is still at his parents‘ home He told my sister to return his portion of the living expenses because he wasn’t eating at home He wants his cut back.”

Jasmine responded after a brief pause, “He’s not much of a keeper, isn’t he?”

Serenity fell silent for a moment before answering, “My sister needs to find stability before she can think about the future.” 

Jasmine was without a word. 

“How was Mrs. Dawson’s party? Did you have chemistry with her son?”

“My head is still aching.” 

Serenity blinked her eyes and burst out laughing. “Don’t tell me you faked being drunk at the party?” 

It was all about poise and grace within the higher society. 

Jasmine could forget marrying 

get drunk or go crazy, but I pretended to be intoxicated after consuming lots of wine. I lay on the floor and

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to get her elders off her back about marrying a rich and powerful guy

of the rich social class were there. Jasmine’s fake drunkenness and sleep–on the floor stunt was a complete faux pas.

at Mrs. Dawson’s birthday

where gossip spread like wildfire, it did not take long for the whole community to

 

who were hung up about status, looked down on Jasmine. There

locals of Wiltspoon and made their money during the property boom. Since Jasmine’s parents took over the

nouveau riches who only

which secured her position as the woman of the house. However, not every

by Mr. Lowe’s treatment toward Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Lowe sure wore

said in disbelief, “You sure

call for desperate

to marry someone rich and powerful. Instead of looking for love, she was waiting for love to come to her. Her family did not need to rush her into marriage as she would marry

hundreds of dates but would not find chemistry

not come.

will get off my back for

dissociate herself from you and pretend she doesn’t know you,” Serenity

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