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.

*****

Morris and Cherise went over to Phoebe’s table. Guests continued approaching them for

for blocking the drinks, ensuring that Cherise, exhausted from the day, could at least have a few bites of warm food. Eventually, people stopped coming over to disturb the

groom sincerely, but what they truly thought and did in private

Lydia, holding a wine glass, swayed as she made her way

he saw Lydia

family, as well as Lucas and Mary, who were sitting nearby. Laughing at the scene, they raised their glasses and

her drink, was startled by Truman’s sudden movement. “What are you doing all of

protecting you!” Truman cast a wary glance

her too and frowned in displeasure. “Why is

shielding her and so many people present at the wedding, she

approached them casually, smiling as if nothing had happened. “Truman and Jean, I’m really sorry. I wasn’t in the best mental

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

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need your apology. What’s done is done. Jean has scars because

good look at all the guests here. Don’t stir up any trouble, or I won’t let you off.

up as well, glaring at Lydia menacingly. They weren’t

careless smile. She swirled the wine in her glass, took a slow sip, then turned around and sauntered back to her seat.

continued to watch Truman, who was still shielding Jean. A sly smirk appeared on her lips as she raised her

a relieved sigh. He turned to Jean. “If you need to go anywhere, you have to tell me

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