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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Morris and Cherise went over to Phoebe’s table.

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

everyone seemed to bless the bride and groom sincerely, but

moment, Lydia, holding a wine glass, swayed as she made

over Truman. The moment he saw Lydia approaching,

was holding Jean in his arms. This delighted the Simpson family, as well as Lucas and Mary, who were sitting nearby. Laughing at the scene, they raised their glasses and toasted playfully from

who had been sipping her drink, was startled by Truman’s sudden movement. “What are you doing all of a

just protecting you!” Truman cast a wary glance at Lydia,

too and frowned in displeasure. “Why

and so many people present at the wedding, she wasn’t particularly afraid.

I’m really sorry. I wasn’t in the best mental state

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

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respond, Truman immediately rejected her. “We don’t need your apology. What’s done is done. Jean has scars

wedding. Take a good look at all the guests

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

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

Jean. A sly smirk appeared on her lips as she raised her glass toward him. Then, as if losing interest, she picked up

Truman finally let out a relieved sigh. He turned to Jean. “If you need to go anywhere, you have to

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