Chapter 193

Joseph and Garrett's faces darkened as they faced Lydia's taunts, unable to retort. They hadn't completed their task yet and hadn't even managed to find their own portion of the herbs.

They were so hungry that they had no energy left for climbing. They decided that they had to return to Cherry Blossom Manor to see if there was anything to eat to replenish their strength. Otherwise, they might not find all the medicinal herbs before dark.

As they arrived back at Cherry Blossom Manor, they were greeted by a strong aroma of salmon. The scent grew even more intense as they entered the manor. It was clear that Selina and Lydia had caught a salmon while completing their task, and the hunger made the aroma seem even more delicious. Garrett's stomach rumbled uncontrollably.

Lydia commented, "Selina, I think I heard something strange."

"Probably someone is so hungry they can't stand it anymore," Selina replied.

Garrett's face turned red with embarrassment, thinking that Selina and Lydia were being rather rude. He was an idol, after all, and being talked about like that in front of so many on a live broadcast was just too much. It felt like they were attacking him as well. "Joseph, Garrett, you're back? You must be starving. I've already prepared lunch." Ashley, having heard the commotion, came out. Ignoring Selina and Lydia, she limped over to Joseph and Garrett with a bright smile.

Joseph was surprised and said, "Ashley, how can you be cooking? You're in this condition."

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couldn't help out with the task, and I feel very guilty. Now making lunch for you two is the only thing I can do. I'm sorry. I don't have many ingredients, so you'll have to make do with buns and pickles for lunch." Seeing Ashley's look of guilt, Joseph and Garrett were deeply moved. Joseph quickly comforted her, "Ashley, don't say that. No one wanted things to turn out

Selina. This time, he had learned his lesson and did not lose his composure in front of

was her own sister. Could she really watch Ashley suffer without offering any

even came to borrow materials from us, saying she would return them. Her intentions are suspicious." Lydia spoke sarcastically. Knowing that Ashley's intentions were anything but pure, this move clearly aimed to put Selina in a difficult position while making Ashley look good. Selina was not going to indulge Ashley, and Lydia wouldn't either. Bringing it up

exclaimed, "What? Ashley,

sidelined due to my foot injury. The only thing I could do was to prepare lunch. But I had so few ingredients. Seeing that Selina and

want to refuse but

have no grudge against you. Why are you accusing me like this? I

you know best I'm just speaking out to expose your real intentions!" Lydia had been busy eating earlier, and now she had time to

it was Selina's turn to sit back and enjoy the show. She

I won't allow you to talk about Ashley like

"Yes, Ashley definitely didn't mean what you're implying. Your accusations are baseless and

were about to lose their tempers. If not for the fact that they were on a variety show and that Lydia was a woman, they might have slapped her! 'How could she bully Ashley like this?' they fumed inwardly. "Selina, will you not control your so-called senior? Are you just going to let her slander Ashley?" Joseph could not

see a doctor. Lydia's just stating facts. Since it's the truth, why shouldn't she say it?" Joseph

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