The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 57

As Celine entered the room, no one bothered to acknowledge her presence. She quietly stood at the side, feeling completely out of place amid the lively atmosphere.

Lucy finally spoke up. “Celine, you’re back.”

with that, all eyes turned toward Celine in unison.

The smile on Sonia’s face instantly disappeared and was replaced by a look of disdain. “What are you doing here, Celine?”

Lucy chuckled awkwardly. “Mom, since it’s your birthday today, I thought it was only right to have Celine come.”

Sonia looked displeased. “I didn’t ask for her. Look at how outstanding Tracy and Carly are! And then there’s Celine–just a country bumpkin who doesn’t belong here. She’s nothing but a disgrace!”

Sonia disliked Celine,

had carefully dressed up for today’s banquet. They glanced coldly at Celine, then turned to

She’s still your granddaughter, after all. You can’t just

let something so trivial ruin your mood,” Tracy added with an insincere smile on

again. “I’m truly blessed to have both

carried an implied meaning–she didn’t see Celine as her

help but

day. Her father, Aaron

university graduate in the family. He also introduced Wayne into

none of them mourned his

had today was the fruit of

shrewdest of them all–she only favored those who brought glory to the

cold glance. One day, she promised herself, she would make them lose everything