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Mona watched the slender hand resting on Maxwell's arm, feeling increasingly annoyed. She wished she could just remove it. Only she could link arms with Maxwell.

Maxwell's hand was still intertwined with hers. As Mona squeezed slightly, he winced and instinctively took a step back, causing Lydia's hand to fall away. Seeing this, Mona felt a sense of relief.

After experiencing a disastrous relationship with Teddy. Mona became adept at reading people. Although Maxwell claimed there were no feelings between them, it didn't mean Lydia felt the same way. After all. Lydia called Maxwell in such a sweet manner, and her hand had even rested on Maxwell's arms.

Mona was determined to eliminate any woman who showed interest in Maxwell before they could even get a chance

Maxwell's action embarrassed Lydia, who silently withdrew her hand and looked up at him with large eyes filled with unspeakable grievance.

Everyone from the Carter family was also watching Maxwell, including Mona, who was curious to see how he would respond to Lydia.

"I'm sorry, but I don't miss you, so don't say that again, Maxwell stated bluntly.

His tone was cold, but inside, he felt pleased. He had just noticed Mona's small gesture, which was a clear sign of jealousy.

He didn't want Mona to doubt his feelings for her, so it was best to be straightforward. He didn't need any so-called friends of the opposite sex. He had Mona, and that was enough

After Maxwell's words, some were happy, some were angry, and others felt awkward.

Finally, Richard glanced at Maxwell and said something to smooth things over, "Have a seat. Dinner will be served soon. Lydia, why don't you sit next to me?"

resentful glance at Maxwell, noticing that his attention was solely on Mona, and with

was in high spirits as she

table was already set with a lavish spread. Maxwell took a seat with Mona, who found herself

abroad. Our family and the Reed family have a long-standing friendship, so Lydia will be staying at the Carter family for the time being. In a couple of days, we'll hold a small party for her to welcome her back,

Nathontown, Maxwell, Gordon, you two grew up with her. Please take some time to show her around and let her experience how Nathontown has changed over the

speaking, they began

particularly fond of Lydia. Even the usually indifferent Stephanie actively served Lydia food, something Mona had never experienced before. Maxwell's stepmother,

Instead, he placed a piece of

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pleased with her.

the Carter family's affection for Lydia, not taking

initially planned to leave with Mona, but Richard insisted on keeping everyone to chat with Lydia, and even Gordon agreed. Refusing would be disrespectful

Maxwell was about to decline,

on the sofa, reminiscing about their childhood, with most of the conversation led by

listened, and Maxwell didn't contribute much. He

she was also quite full, she whispered to Maxwell and decided to take a stroll in the

to reconnect with the Carter family.

with the family

gentle breeze lifted her dress as the moon shone with a cool

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