Chapter 452

If Neil was still the sharp-witted man I knew, he would easily discern the disbelief in my eyes.

Did he really need to ask? He should have just declined and explained that we were not a married couple, let alone a family.

But it was Hiram who spoke up. The boy looked pretty miffed as he told the saleswoman, “Lady, you’re making things up. She’s not my mom, but this man here is my dad!”

Hiram shot me a glance and pouted, clearly upset.

The saleswoman seemed taken aback, probably trying to piece together the situation in her head. But whatever conclusion she came to did not seem favorable, as she suddenly looked at me disdainfully and exchanged a knowing glance with her colleague.

“Oh, we see. Our mistake!” they retracted their family portrait offer and turned to leave.

I didn’t dwell on it and continued walking forward, while Neil and Hiram trailed behind me.

Given my proximity to the saleswomen, I overheard some of their hushed talk.

“Such a woman, really…”

“Exactly, the man is parading his child around, but she doesn’t feel embarrassed?”

“Look at that man, handsome and wealthy-looking. She must be a homewrecker who was after him!”

They glanced back at me and quickly sped up their pace when they noticed my stern gaze.

they could just insult me

voice was cold and clear, loud enough for

a look before continuing on

were about to enter, I quickened my

the scene, brought Hiram over. “What’s

just say about me? Say it again.” I didn’t answer

say anything!” Their denial

clearly heard, I’ll have to call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as Neil’s wife, but

mention of the police caught them off guard. It seemed like a petty thing to involve the authorities

the entrance drew the attention of the studio manager. Understandably, it

going on here, Isla and Katara?” The

one of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait

Mark. We have no idea what we did

for me, the

but I wouldn’t tolerate being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here,

instantly. “Lady, aren’t you

slightly overweight. He stepped closer to me, creating an intimidating

reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between that lady and our staff. We just want to clarify things. May I ask what your relation to her

questioned my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing

my anger.

a homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was stern, with no intention of

and if you ever want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll give you a

and I clenched my teeth, my eyes blazing.

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