My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 316

As Xonthea stepped into the hallway, she saw Matthew and Miranda seated on opposite sides of the long dining table.

Miranda’s face lit up with an innocent, sweet smile upon seeing her, “You look even more radiant, sis! It’s amazing what a success can

do for one’s beauty!

“I heard that while I was sick, you’ve been busy filming and even did a reality show. Your value’s soaring, almost rivaling that of top celebrities. Congratulations, sis!

“The next big superstar of the entertainment industry–it has got to be you!”

Her words were filled with admiration, but the nails digging into her palms beneath the table told another story.

Bitch, stealing my championship, taking my resources, endangering my life, stepping over my dead body. I’ll make you pay dearly!

“Thanks, sis-“Xanthea’s eyes narrowed into a smile. “You haven’t been idle either, just out of the hospital and you even…”

She paused, making Miranda and Matthew’s hearts skip a beat at her words.

Xanthea glanced at their guilty expressions, smiling even deeper as she gestured to the gift boxes on the table, “And you even brought gifts for everyone. How thoughtful.”

breathed a sigh of

thought

could she? All she cares about is

to everyone’s care, I recovered quickly, especially my dear sister”

last word, but under Ethan’s waming glance, she

graciously accepted her thanks, “And

mention of apple turnovers, Miranda

bring that up!

for the formality, it just makes us seem distant”

filled a bowl of soup for Xanthea and placed it next to Miranda, “Xan, come sit with your sister. She has been missing

missed Xan too!” Samuel pulled Xanthea over, “Xan has to sit

and competing for

with

smell him,

“Really?”

at her with delight.

had just spritzed on the perfume Orion had given him and was pleased that Xan liked it. His

“Absolutely!”