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<b>Valerie </b>was the absolute protagonist of the banquet. No matter how unhappy <b>Fred </b><b>and </b><b>his </b>father were, they could only silently sit at the side and p on a smile.
After all, Matthew <b>had </b>the final say in the Grant family. If <b>they </b>upset him, they might be sent to some remote or deste ce <b>again</b>,
Seeing <b>that </b>there was a harmonious atmosphere, the <b>passive</b>–aggressive rtives did not <b>dare </b>to say anything. They could only <b>stand </b>at the side <b>silently</b><b>. </b>However, they could not help <b>but </b>retreat in fear under Matthew’s sharp gaze. In the end, they could only stay in a corner.
On the other hand, Fred’s mother, Carrie Grant, was rtively clear–headed. Unlike Lincoln, who only <b>gave </b>Fred an insincere reprimand, Carrie feh apologetic from the bottom of her heart.
While Matthew <b>was </b><b>away</b>, she seized the opportunity to grab Valerie and apologized profusely. It was <b>obvious </b>that she was very embarrassed.
Valerie was cold toward Fred’s family. Regardless of whether Carrie was sincere or not, Valerie did not want to have any interaction with her.
When Carrie saw this, she pulled her back. “Valerie, wait
She took off her brooch and ced it in Valerie’s hand. She sud embarrassedly. “I’m really sorry about what happened today. This is a gift from Lincoln when he proposed to me back then. I heard that it’s expensive. I noticed that it caught your eye. Please <b>ept </b><b>this</b>.”
Valerie quickly declined. “Since it’s a love token, how can I ept it?
Carrie <b>said</b>. “This <b>is </b><b>a </b>token <b>of </b>apology. <b>At </b>the same <b>time</b>, I hope that you <b>can </b>be happier after epting this gift <b>and </b><b>have </b><b>a </b><bsting </b><b>rtionship </b>w
with Matthew. Lincoln and I have <b>a </b>good rtionship all these years. Unfortunately, I was in bad health after giving birth to Fred<b>, </b>so I neglected him and did not raise him properly. As <b>a </b>result. Fred grew up to be so unruly today. I wonder if getting married might help him settle down<b>…</b>
When Valerie heard her say that, she could not help but take a few more nces at Carrie. She knew that Carrie was sincere,
However, it was indeed a pity that she had given birth to such an unreasonable and useless son
Valerie did not <b>have </b>a good impression of Lincoln either. However, <b>Lincoln </b>must have treated Carrie well, which was why they still had <b>a </b>sweet rtionship even in their middle age.
“But I still can’t ept this gift…
Before Valerie could finish her sentence, Carrie quickly put down the brooch and ran away, afraid that Valerie would return it
Valerie had no other choice but to keep the brooch for the time being. She nned to get someone to deliver it to Carrieter. However, little did she know <b>that </b>this brooch almost caused a huge <b>disaster </bter on!
Fred watched from afar as <b>Valerie </b><b>was </b>surrounded by other people. She was the center of admiration <b>and </b>focus. His eyes were filled with jealousy. Thinking about the bitch <b>back </b>home and looking at the woman in front of him, Fred suddenly felt upset.
Lincoln nudged him, indicating that he <b>had </b>to put on an act no matter what Otherwise, if Sophia found out, she would probably me him again,
At this moment, Leon came over. The dishes are ready, Why don’t all of us take a seat first! Mrs. Grant is pregnant<b>, </b>after all!*
Sophia quickly nodded. “Yes, yes. <b>Come </b>and sit <b>beside </b>me, Valerie. It’s already sote, I wouldn’t <b>want </b>you to starve<b>,</b><b>”</b>
Valerie sat obediently <b>beside </b>Sophia. Matthew guarded Valerie<b>. </b>Knowing that she was embarrassed, he personally helped <b>to </b>serve her and refill her water, truly embracing the role of an exemry <b>husband</b>.
Everyone at the scene teased him<b>.</b>
is so considerate to his wife!”
“Matthew is so con
“He’s indeed different after getting married!
“They’re really a match made in heaven. Look carefully, the two of them even look aliker”
“Yeah, this is fare. In
of looks, Valerie and Matthew are reallypatible. They also <b>have </b>good personalities. <b>Matthew </b>has got good taste?”
During the meal, Valerie and Mathew received countless praises. Fred raised his head, downing the wine in one gulp. He was extremely depressed.
Matthew turned a blind <b>eye</b>. He had already achieved his <b>goal </b>for tonight’s hariquet. He did <b>not </b>care about anything else.
After the banquet ended, the two elderly looked a little tired. Matthew tactfully stood up with Valerie <b>and </b>hade farewell to <b>them</b>. The other guests <b>also </b>left one after another
On the way back, Valerie could not help but <b>sigh</b>. “”Ldidn’t <b>expect </b>them to be so enthusiastic. There are <b>so </b><b>many </b>people. It’s so <b>lively</b>!
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<b>“</b>There will be a lot of people during the New Year, right?”
Matthew nodded. “Yes, the Grant family <b>is </b>a big family. We also have many distant rtives.
“But don’t worry, after today<b>, </b>no one will look down on your
Valerie replied, “Indeed. After all, 1 have Mr. Grant as my backer!”
They looked <b>at </b>each other and smiled.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.
At this moment, Matthew’s phone rang. It was Charles.
“<b>Mr. </b>Gram, everything is ready”
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