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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?"

cast a resentful glance at Maxwell, noticing that his attention was solely

high spirits as she walked over

with a lavish spread. Maxwell took a seat with Mona,

the country on her own. Her parents are 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

since Lydia is new to 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 years.

finished speaking, they began

everyone in the Carter family seemed particularly fond of Lydia. Even the usually indifferent Stephanie actively

didn't serve Lydia any food. Instead, he placed a piece

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Mona understood that it was impossible for everyone to be pleased with her.

at the Carter family's affection for Lydia, not taking it

Mona, but Richard insisted on keeping everyone to chat with Lydia,

was about to decline, Mona

reminiscing about their childhood, with most of the conversation led by Gordon, Richard, and

and Maxwell didn't contribute much. He

since she was also quite full,

gathering was simply to welcome Lydia back and allow her to reconnect with the Carter family. Mona wasn't

now, and Mona was only wearing a long dress, which made her feel a bit chilly. However, it also helped her feel more alert. Sitting with the family inside, she found herself

breeze lifted her dress as the moon