My Extraordinary Wife

Chapter 978 The Peacock

What a thoughtful young woman.

“But I've already caught the fish anyway. Look!” Sheryn then extended her arms to show James.

James took a closer look and saw that Sheryn's hands were covered with wounds from being pricked by fish scales and shells. The very sight of that could make anyone feel distressed.

“Thank you for your kindness, but I really can't accept this.” James was a little moved by her kindness, but he still insisted on refusing.

Just then, Ashlyn and Lucas walked in.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ashlyn raised a brow and looked pointedly at James. “James, can't you tell? This young woman deliberately came all the way here to thank you.”

With a single glance, Lucas knew exactly what was going on. “Miss, he really can't accept this. You should take this home with you.”

As soon as Lucas finished speaking, he picked up the basket and stuffed it into Sheryn's hands.

Sheryn had not expected to run into two obstacles like this. She gritted her teeth in secret and forced out a smile. “Very well.”

Ashlyn looked at Sheryn's back darkly.

I think this woman is not as innocent as she looks.

next day, the sun was shining brightly, and the weather

five other students packed their suitcases and boarded the car

When he saw Sheryn, he smiled gently and said, “Ah,

also selected for this scholarship,” replied Sheryn with a

excellent, then!” James then looked at the other students warmly and added, “When you all get to the capital, you need to study hard. Do

the students

to move slowly along the

had been dwelling on the

needed to seize whatever opportunity she

to be Joseph's lover. She wanted to force out that

at the Field residence, Fae had booked a private room at The Peacock first thing

Ashlyn and Lucas will be back soon, along with the students your father is sponsoring.

retort, “Mom, we can always add a second table if we don't have enough seats. Don't forget Dad's staff

lives working for your father.

celebratory feast to welcome the troops back from a hard-fought

anything else?” asked

not at all,” replied Fae with

blushed and mumbled, “Oh, that's nothing, really.” She then looked at Joseph and asked, “Joseph, has