The Wrong Woman

Chapter 40

A happy smile adorned Sally’s face. Her excitement seemed a little over the top, as though she was trying to show off.

“Really? Wendy and Cheryl want to show me something amazing?

Wow, I can’t wait to see it!”

Then, she nodded at Suzanne before continuing politely, “Well then, Suzanne, Madam Florence and I will be taking our leave. We’ll hang

out with you later.”

After that, Sally and Florence walked away happily while holding.

hands.

Suzanne felt hollow on the inside. She didn’t know what else to feel at

the moment. Hence, she could only sink back into her chair and take, a sip from her glass of lemon water.

She remained silent as though she was an outsider merely spectating the banquet. Her presence formed a jarring contrast to the boisterous banquet that was going on in full swing around her.

It made her look extremely out of place.

Ten minutes later, Sally returned to Suzanne’s table. This time, brought Wendy Lynch, the eldest sister-in-law, and Cheryl Manson, second sister-in-law, with her.

me an emerald bracelet! Isn’t it beautiful?” Sally asked while pretending to

Suzanne was appalled by Sally’s behavior. She knew that Sally

she could have an excuse to humiliate

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bracelet, Suzanne opted to greet

her lips as she mocked, “You’re supposed to be Nathan’s wife, yet you’re wearing such a shabby dress!”

with. Why are you still wearing

kindly, “Wendy, Cheryl, please don’t make fun of Suzanne. I think she looks quite pretty tonight.”

just smiled at Sally. “Your kindness knows no bounds, Sally. You’re always kind and compassionate to everyone you meet. However, I’m a completely different person. People should stick to the status quo. I don’t plan on playing nice with a lowly

by the insult. Instead, she shot Wendy and Cheryl a small smile.

supposed to cause trouble at Grandma’s birthday banquet. You don’t want to humiliate yourselves in

in public, dispelled their thoughts of doing so immediately.

“By the way, Suzanne, what gift have you prepared for

spot. She shot Sally a cold and furious glare

noticed the change in Suzanne’s expression,

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asking you a question. Just look at how fierce your

first place. She won’t like whatever it is that you got for

anyway.”

me sick,” Wendy said before walking away haughtily. Cheryl quickly followed suit.

step forward, her lips already curled into a smirk. Then, she dropped

murmur.