Feeling thoroughly embarrassed, Cecelia Conner was at a loss for words. “It really was an accident…” She had no choice but to act dumb.

But even if she explained herself, nobody in the house would believe her.

“Look at this child of yours… Her hands are all over the place. How could you touch your cousin-in-law with your leg? Aren’t you far too careless?” Emily Quest’s aunt stood up and berated her daughter to diffuse the tension in the air.

Stanley Batton ignored them and grabbed a piece of pork before placing it in Xyla Quest’s bowl.

Jeremy Quest looked coldly at Cecelia. “You’re having dinner at my house. You need to respect my rules. Keep your hands to yourself.”

When Jeremy said these words, Cecelia felt even more embarrassed. It felt as if Stanley and Jeremy had slapped her in front of everyone. Her cheeks felt unbearably hot.

“Okay… I understand, Uncle.” Cecelia nodded.

Emily’s aunt rolled her eyes at Cecelia before giving her a look, indicating that she should start eating. Cecelia immediately picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.

to make light of the situation. Very soon, everyone forgot about what had happened. After what Stanley did,

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and herself in front of the television

Stanley bid farewell to everyone before

her slippers inside, she could not

looking at? Can’t you recognize me anymore?”

know you very well… How did you do it? You had actually exposed the fact that she was

rubbing against me

and sat down. He picked

so, Stanley placed the peeled orange in her

probably wouldn’t do that, right? Firstly, men would usually be considerate of

Xyla rested her chin on one hand. With her elbow pressed against her knee, she continued to examine Stanley’s handsome face.

gangsters were as pure and

very messy. However, Stanley seemed to be an exception. His

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