Chapter 148

Silvia shook her head. “I picked up the diamond wristlet right after work. Then, I came here straight away. Mr. Remus might be working overtime.”

When Abalene heard this, disappointment filled her eyes. She initially thought that Neil’s accident would bring them together. They had been living in the same house after all. But it looked like things were still the same as before.

“He’s working overtime even on my birthday. You need to give him an earful when he gets here later!”

Silvia smiled and played along. “Sure!”

When Ada saw how nicely Silvia was being treated, she felt jealous and angry. Abalene always regarded her with extreme indifference.

Abalene had basically raised Neil, so he would only listen to her. Otherwise, Ada would not try her best to please this old witch!

“Ada… Ada… why did you become quiet all of a sudden?”

Melanie’s voice snapped Ada out of her daze, and she immediately looked at her.

“I’m sorry, Aunt Melanie. I got a little distracted just now. Maybe I’ve been a bit tired recently.”

been helping me with Madam Remus’s birthday party, so you must be really tired. How great it would be if Silvia was as understanding as you.”

fists. She did not want to be understanding at all.

if she had not appeared obedient, she might not have gotten so far.

you. I enjoy my time

nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ve seen all your hard work. You’re the

that. Silvia’s married to Neil. I wouldn’t

and whispered, “I’ll

whispered something else, and Ada’s face instantly turned

walked around the banquet hall and headed to the backyard when she got bored. She planned to

as she approached the backyard entrance, she heard

here. He’s not afraid to come

be a prideful man. He’s paralyzed, and he’ll never get to stand up again, I guess he

I were him, I might not be able to take it either. I’d rather kill myself

frowned. She just walked into the backyard and coldly said, “Why don’t you say that to his face?

City were sitting in the pavilion. They had just

anyone to come to the backyard either. They were shocked at first, but they immediately

It’s you, Miss Pond. We’re just telling the truth.

“Even if Neil can’t stand up again, it’s

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