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,

for today’s banquet. They glanced coldly at Celine, then turned to reassure

let her stay. She’s still your granddaughter, after all. You can’t just turn

today’s your special day. Don’t let something so trivial ruin your

small smile appeared on Sonia’s face once again. “I’m truly blessed to have

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

couldn’t help but

was nothing back in the day. Her father, Aaron Tate, had built the

Hayden to university, making him the first university graduate in the family. He also introduced Wayne into

of them mourned his loss. Instead, they

was the fruit of her

all–she only favored those who brought glory to the Tate

One day, she promised herself, she