Bettany’s face twisted in disbelief. “If you don’t know, don’t make wild guesses! It’s Anthony’s first marriage, not a second one.”

Hannah, with only a partial understanding of what a second marriage meant, replied, “Oh… then what was that marriage certificate they had before?”

They even celebrated with a big family dinner when they received the marriage certificate. It was a special occasion they had deliberately marked.

Bettany patiently explained from the sidelines…

Meanwhile, Gilbert had finished eating but remained seated at the dining table, typing on his phone:

Gilbert: [Guys, there’s something I need to tell you about Anthony… So this morning…]

Anthony glanced at the phone, his gaze immediately warning Gilbert.

Gilbert held the phone and raised an eyebrow, his intentions of blackmail evident.

Suddenly, Anthony lowered his head, and his phone vibrated, indicating a bank notification:

[Dear esteemed user, your account ending in 8888 has received a deposit of 10,000,000 dollars, new balance…]

Gilbert burst into laughter, his eyes squinting.

In the group chat, messages started pouring in:

Edward: [What happened to Anthony this morning? You left us hanging. Watch your back!]

Jonas: [What’s up? Did Anthony disturb someone’s grave? He seems hesitant to spill the beans.]

Max: [What’s wrong with Anthony? Just spill it out!]

Gilbert continued messaging the group:

[This morning, Mom mentioned to Anthony about arranging a wedding ceremony for him and Lisa.]

fell silent

how to build suspense. I thought it was something

for Lilly

[Where’s Lilly? Did she have

breathed a sigh of relief and

set off. Bettany said she needed to tidy up upstairs, and Lilly checked her

least half an

and Drake, the two brothers, were waiting for the chauffeur

impatient. Grandpa said girls should groom themselves, and boys should

was wrong,” Josh

cupping her hands together. “Josh, what’s the deal

a great sense of curiosity, especially when it comes to

his chin on his hand, wearing a thoughtful expression. “Hmm…

looked at Drake and called out,

Drake remained silent.

something, that brother of

nothing,” Drake averted his gaze. “It’s an adult matter, and we shouldn’t ask about

it’s not okay. Every time it’s the same answer. Now that the adults aren’t

Uncle Anthony and Aunt Lisa just close the door, and why was everyone’s expression so subtle

observant, and Drake couldn’t

adorable persistence, and in three seconds, he

theory of evolution, the profound questions about human reproduction

come up with anything more. These sentences were already frying his brain, even as

confusion

and the origin of life from the standpoint of biology. It’s beyond your understanding. Just

“Oh… okay!” Lilly accepted.

suppressed his laughter, impressed by his brother’s ability to fool

quickly caught up. “Then why

Josh remained silent.

asking, stop asking! Drake was

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