Chapter 552

Chapter 552

Hank couldn’t help but chuckle, as if he had just heard a joke.

Crossing his arms, he looked at Stella. “Ms. Walton, are you joking? How could I possibly know anyone from the Jarrett family? Let alone enter the Jarrett residence?”

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he added, “Oh, wait. I do know one of them–Jean. I forgot that we were classmates. But we’re not close enough for me to enter her house freely. Besides, not anyone can enter the Jarrett residence.”

Lowering his voice, he pointed subtly in Arthur’s direction. “That’s where his parents live. You know who he is, right? And I’m just a little orphan. Isn’t that a joke?”

Hearing Hank’s explanation, Stella thought for a moment and found his words reasonable. However, something still felt a little off to her.

Noticing her lingering doubt, Hank asked, “Ms. Walton, did you happen to see someone who looks like me?”

Stella snapped out of her thoughts and quickly brushed it off. “Oh, I must have been mistaken.”

With that, she stood up. “I won’t disturb your meal any longer. I’ll head over there to find some friends.”

Hank nodded obediently and waved at h

“Goodbye, Ms. Walton.”

Then, as he lowered his head, seemingly focusing on his food, a faintly arrogant smile curled at the corner of his lips.

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went over to Phoebe’s

Truman, Morris’s groomsman, took full responsibility for blocking the drinks, ensuring that Cherise, exhausted from the day, could at least

wedding banquet remained orderly. On the surface, everyone seemed to bless the bride and groom sincerely, but what

holding a wine glass, swayed

The moment he saw Lydia approaching,

it looked as if Truman was holding Jean in his arms. This delighted the Simpson family, as well as Lucas and Mary, who were sitting nearby. Laughing

was startled by Truman’s sudden

protecting you!” Truman cast a wary glance

her too and frowned in displeasure. “Why

her and so many people present at the wedding, she

I’m really sorry. I wasn’t

continued, “I saw you two as the groomsman and bridesmaid just now, so I thought I should come over and apologize. I hope you can forgive

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apology. What’s done is done. Jean has scars because of your intentional madness–there’s no point in saying all this now. Just

his voice, his tone growing colder. “Listen up, this is my buddy’s wedding. Take a good look at all the guests here. Don’t stir up any trouble, or I won’t let you off. Now leave before

Lydia menacingly. They weren’t doing it for personal grudges–they simply

the wine in her glass, took a slow sip, then turned around and sauntered back

raised her glass toward him.

Truman finally let out a relieved sigh. He turned to Jean. “If you need to go anywhere, you have to tell me first. No

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