Chapter 87


    Chapter 87


    Madam Duval followed everyone into the dining hall and motioned for Juniper to sit beside Rickard at


    the same time.


    “Juniper, don’t you like to eat fish? Eat some of this. It’s boneless, so it should be convenient for you to


    eat.”


    “Okay, thank you.” Juniper let off a bashful smile, took a nce at the man sitting beside her, and


    asked, “Rickard, would you like some soup? I’ll fetch you some.”


    “There’s no need for that.” Rickard interrupted her, and his stern expression gave off an intense sense


    of alienation.


    “Dick, how can you speak so rudely to Juniper?” Madam Duval frowned instantly. “Juniper came to our


    ce because she cares about my health, not to mention that you two have known each other for so


    many years. No matter what, you should always treat her kindly.”


    “Mom.” Rickard looked at her.


    He could exin himself by saying that he did not understand what was going on before this, but he


    now had a general picture of what had happened back then.


    He then said calmly and slowly, “As you said, we’ve known each other for many years, so I’ll naturally


    treat her well in certain aspects. But other than that, I don’t want to create any misunderstandings.”


    Upon hearing this, Juniper’s cheeks paled, and her eyes teared up immediately. “Rickard, what


    happened? Are you saying that you hate me now?”


    “No.” Rickard shook his head, giving off a hint of exhaustion.*


    He did not hate. Juniper, but he did not want to get too close to her


    either.


    Ever since Hesper came back to Genecity, some of the hidden truths had been uncovered gradually,


    and those suspicions caused him to feel that he did not seem to know this woman all that well.


    “But if you don’t hate me, why would you keep me at such a distance all this while? You know very well


    that I’ve always loved you after all these years!”


    “Boom–“The moment these words escaped Juniper’s mouth, a huge noise came from the living room.


    After a few seconds, Hesper suddenly appeared at the entryway of the vi with Renfrew, but she did


    not expect to hear such an intense confession live.


    Everyone in the dining hall looked back at the same time, and Rickard stood up subconsciously. “Why


    are you here?”


    Hesper had regained her calm demeanor at this moment and gazed at him with a faint smirk. “Renfrew


    said that he hasn’t seen his father for a few days and he misses him a lot. However, it seems that I’ve


    “No…”


    “Yes, you’re interrupting our meal!” Just as Rickard was about to exin, someone grabbed his arm


    abruptly. Juniper wrapped her


    3 arms around him tightly as if she was showcasing her sovereignty in this household.


    “Since you’ve fetched the kid here, it’s time for you to leave if there’s nothing else that you wish to say


    or do. And don’t mind us for not seeing you off!” Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    Madam Duval and Sophia had already walked up to Hesper from the dining table.


    “Hesper Rivera? Who gave you permission toe here? You’re not wee at my house. Now get


    lost!”


    “That’s right, you’re a vicious woman who only knows how to provoke dissension in our family as soon


    as you return here. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have been grounded by Dick!”


    Every single word and sentence that came out of their mouths was full of ridicule and humiliation.


    Hesper listened to what they had to say indifferently, then tilted her head and smirked at Rickard. “Did


    you see that? This was how my everyday life looked like when I was living with you.”


    After saying so, she nced across the hall coldly. “Just shut your traps. This ce is so full of filth, do


    you really think I’d like toe