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.”

another

of chicken soup,

Alaric, wincing at the fishy smell,

interjected sternly, “I made that especially for it up. No

you. Drink

bowls, froze

severity.

special love for Alaric; the soup must be nutritious, a health booster meant just

it off, “Go on, drink it. That’s your grandma’s love in a bowl. I’ve got my own soup right here.”

girl,” Beatrice

a fuss over soup, Alaric downed

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him finish, Beatrice encouraged Hertha, “Now you, dear. We whipped this up just for you.”

nodded and complied with Grandma’s kindness, sipping

as the evening wore on, Hertha began to feel a bit off. Her body

take a shower to cool down a bit,” she

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

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