Chapter 1145

“Hasn’t he gotten himself into enough scrapes?” Angelina said with a sigh. She knew him better than anyone else.

“I have a plan to test whether their feelings are genuine. You go ahead and mingle with the guests. I’ll take care of things in the kitchen,” Beatrice suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She gently pushed Angelina’s arm, assuring her with a nod.

“Do you really have a way?” Angelina couldn’t quite believe it.

“Just trust me and go. The meal will be ready soon,” Beatrice said with a hint of mystery in

her voice.

Angelina could just leave the kitchen.

About forty minutes later, the dining table was laden with an array of delectable dishes, with a focus on seafood.

Hertha was summoned to sit at the table with Alaric by her side, which was a picture of a young couple meeting the family.

Beatrice was the epitome of warmth and politeness as she served Hertha, saying, “Hertha, you must be starving. Help yourself to plenty.”

Hertha gratefully accepted the servings Beatrice offered her, along with a small bowl of soup, and said politely, “That’s very kind of you, Mr. and Mrs. Falconer.”

then ladled another bowl

a comforting bowl of chicken soup, and

swap.” Alaric, wincing at the fishy smell, was about to

“I

you. Drink

poised to exchange the bowls, froze at his

severity.

be nutritious, a

“Go on, drink it. That’s your grandma’s love

such a considerate girl,” Beatrice said, her smile

a fuss over soup, Alaric downed the seafood

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Hertha, “Now you, dear. We whipped this up just

and complied with Grandma’s kindness,

enjoying more of the meal, as the evening wore on, Hertha began to feel a bit off. Her body seemed to grow increasingly

a shower to cool down

departure, she said, “It’s getting late. I should be going. I’ll take my leave now, Mr. and Mrs.

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