Chapter 424

"Oh, a delivery boy? But that makes no sense, didn't he say his wife is a chairwoman or something?" said someone in surprise. "A chairwoman?

What does it matter if she's the chairwoman of some two-bit company?"

Fern rudely called Philip out. "Stop stuffing your face like that, Philip. Can't you hear that your elders are talking to you?" She was proud and arrogant!

use this chance to wake Philip up. He wanted to show Philip just how far behind he had fallen so far the latter might buck up and go to work like a proper adult. It was so embarrassing for a man to live off his wife like that. Martha also glared at Philip, who was still preoccupied with his food. She yelled, "Philip, your aunt is talking to you! Say something!" Philip was embarrassing enough at home, but why did he have to embarrass her when they were outdoors as well? At the same time, Wynn secretly tugged at Philip's hand, signalling at him to be patient. They were all family, so he would just have to tolerate this for a bit. Finally, Philip put his chopsticks down and

every year? If a man doesn't work harder, all he'll get is an eventual divorce. If Wynn divorced you and you have nothing to show for yourself, what will you do for the rest of your life?" "Yes, yes. You're absolutely right, Aunt Fern. I'll work hard." Philip nodded decisively. He did not want to waste his time on this woman's nonsense, and he had no patience for the way she lectured him as though she was his elder. "Here, Aunt Fern, Uncle Mont. I toast to your health and your concern for me." With that, Philip stood up, held up his wine glass, and drained it. "Sorry, Aunt Fern. I don't agree with what you just said. Philip is my husband, and even if he doesn't make anything of himself, I'm still willing to take care of him." Wynn had been holding back all this time, but now she stood up and declared her thoughts coldly. Fern loved conflict, of course, so

if you insist on keeping such

defend that piece of trash?" The other people at the table watched the drama like mere spectators, their contempt showing on their faces. Philip was never going to amount to anything in life at this rate. He did not even dare to fight back after someone else insulted him so badly.

Renners were still his relatives and elders, so it was one thing for them to tell him off. What right did these strangers have to look down

could not stay put, could they? All of them stood up and headed out of the room, going to the

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