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 think they could just insult me

was cold and clear, loud enough for both of them

did stop, but only to shoot me a look before continuing on their way, their strides getting quicker. Their

quickened my

the scene, brought Hiram over. “What’s going

Say it again.” I didn’t answer Neil, but turned my fierce gaze on the two

say anything!” Their denial was

to call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as

seemed

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

on here, Isla and Katara?” The manager approached us.

saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait and she refused.

have no idea what we

disdain for me, the

Mr. Mark. “You’re

demeanor changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being a bit unreasonable?”

overweight. He stepped closer to me, creating an intimidating

Mr. Mark quickly 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

two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing glances, which only

my anger.

and resign,

that so? They must have misunderstood. How about this. I’ll have them apologize, and if you ever want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll

clenched my teeth,

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