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    Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind


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    After Eleanor and Lily had taken their seats, everyone at the table believed that the atmosphere


    should be tense at that very moment. They were anxious and worried, ready to face a storm.


    People at the other tables were likely all cars, straining to eavesdrop.


    Unfortunately for them, Alexander’s and Isabe’s reactions were not as they expected.


    It was as though the person who arrived wasn’t Alexander’s ex–girlfriend but rather someone of no


    consequence.


    Yet, everyone couldn’t shake the feeling that was the calm before the storm.


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    The people sitting at the same table didn’t initiate any conversation, temporarily making the


    atmosphere feel oppressive.


    Some were waiting for the drama, hoping the atmosphere would grow even more awkward. Others


    were truly ufortable, unsure of what topic to broach next. Should they continue discussing the


    wedding topic that Alexander mentioned, or should they show concern for Eleanor, who just


    returned to country? They felt that no matter which topic was chosen, it would end up being


    unpleasant.


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    At that moment, it just so happened that the dishes were delivered, and the bustling activity of the


    servers interrupted everything.


    Once all the dishes were served, Rnd seized the opportunity. He struck up a conversation with


    Aide and Ines about the exquis food on the table, making an effort to lighten the mood and shift the


    topic.


    At the time, Rnd was somewhat inclined toward Isabe, so he didn’t want her to be


    embarrassed. Aiden and Ines, who had just got along well with Isabe, also cooperated with him.


    Soon after, Deborah and Damien joined the conversation. They brought up a story from the past


    about Aiden. One time, he upset Ines, so he decided to prepare a meal filled with all her favorite


    dishes. For that, he even went the extra mile and hired eight chefs for guidance.


    Aiden chuckled. “The best dowry a man can have is humility and culinary skills. When ites to


    cherishing a wife, none of you canpete with me.”


    Upon hearing those words, Alexander lifted his gaze to meet Aiden’s, a glint of curiosity sparkling in


    his eyes. Really? Is that how someone shows love to their wife?


    He then nced at Isabe, who was lost in her own world, mechanically sipping her soup. She


    even ignored her favorite crab legs, which were right in front of her.


    Clearly, she was secretly enjoying the gossip and was so engrossed in it that she didn’t care about


    food.


    Feeling resigned, Alexander picked up a crab leg, a move that momentarily stunned everyone


    present.


    Everyone knew that Alexander had a mild allergy to seafood, which was why he rarely touched it,


    yet there he was, surprising them.


    The very next moment, everyone was astonished. They watched as Alexander donned a pair of


    gloves. picked up the tools, and meticulously extracted the crab leg meat before cing them


    gently onto Isabe’s te. He even took the time to prepare the apanying dipping sauce for


    her.


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    Those actions were performed unhurriedly and with unparalleled grace as if he was ustomed to


    caring for the person beside him.


    Eleanor had been sneakily observing the situation there, and when she witnessed that scene, she


    was almost teary–eyed due to a surge of emotion. How could Alexander care for another woman,


    and right in front of me, no less?


    As Alexander’s and Eleanor’s shipper, Lily was wide–eyed as she watched. Then, she immediately


    leaned in to whisper into Eleanor’s car. “He surely did it on purpose for you to see!”


    A glint shed in Eleanor’s eyes. He’s doing it intentionally? Of course, that must be it! After all,


    everyone knows Isabe schemed her way into her marriage with Alexander. How could Alexander


    genuinely care for a woman who plots against him!


    Meanwhile, others were somewhat baffled because showing off wasn’t Alexander’s style.


    They were in disbelief that Alexander cherished his wife dearly. Although, since their appearance,


    many unbelievable things had happened.


    Of course, Isabe had no idea Alexander’s actions unintentionally stirred everyone’s emotions.


    Isabe was utterly engrossed in her gossip, so much so that she didn’t even notice Alexander


    preparing the crab meat for her. Subconsciously, she just started eating while her attention was still


    fixated on the gossip.


    What piqued Isabe’s curiosity the most after she met Eleanor was why thetter broke up with


    Alexander in the first ce. After all, Eleanor always seemed to harbor unspoken feelings of love


    for Alexander, leaving others to wonder if she was facing some kind of difficulty.


    Alexander wasn’t the least bit curious and believed delving into the past was utterly pointless.


    Unfortunately, Isabe was too fond of gossip, so Alexander had no choice but to listen and learn


    the truth despite hisck of interest.


    Huh? Did I see that wrong? Huh? thought Isabe, which piqued Alexander’s curiosity despite his


    initial indifference.


    Isabe’s thoughts continued. I initially thought this was going to be a heart–wrenching drama. I


    was even prepared for the three major clichés: cancer, car idents, and amnesia. It turns out her


    reason for leaving is almost the same as Audrey’s, which is to pursue a higher status. To think even


    a man of such a high caliber like Alexander would one day be viewed as a rebound!


    Alexander was stunned by that revtion.


    Inside Isabe’s mind, she remarked, So, she failed to marry a foreign aristocrat. Despite trying


    hard for years, the aristocrat still didn’t fancy her. When she saw Alexander’s increasingly


    sessful development, she could no longer bear it. After discussing with her family, she finally


    decided to return to the country to pursue Alexander.


    Alexander’s expression shifted subtly. So that’s what happened. Well, it’s not umon to see


    such a situation in my circle. Even though he knew he was treated as a rebound, he didn’t feel


    upset because others‘ thoughts. about him didn’t really concern him.


    Not only that, he was enjoying the gossip about himself


    After all, Isabe always assumed he and Eleanor would reconcile, even though he already said he


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    nothing to do with Eleanor. Isabe never believed him. Instead, she would often imagine that he


    was not speaking his mind truthfully. ”


    Thus, he thought that since Isabe had learned Eleanor’s intentions were never pure, she would


    stop having those ridiculous imaginations.


    How can she do that? Dmn! This is outrageous! Isabe’s thoughts suddenly thrust into Alexander’s


    mind.


    Her furious tone caught Alexander off guard, but he soon recovered and smiled. I’m not even


    angry, yet Isabe is on my behalf?


    If the situation’s like this, hote are we going to divorce? Isabe’s panic thoughts rendered


    Alexander speechless, and it kept going. Originally, I thought I could help bring the two of them


    back together. Now, I can’t just stand by and watch Alexander jump into troubled waters, can I?


    However, if he doesn’t jump, won’t my own divorce be indefinitely postponed? I’ve been stuck in this


    marriage for so long, and I’m still waiting for the alimony to find an innocent–looking young man with


    a six–pack! Eleanor, you idiot! Why can’t you just simply like him? You two need to break through


    barriers for love! The way you’re going about it is making things difficult for me!


    Everyone casually chatted while observing Alexander’s novel behavior of taking care of his wife.


    Suddenly, they saw Alexander frown, lower the half–peeled crab leg in his hand, and remove his


    gloves.


    Then, he began eating his own food, seemingly sulking


    In response. the crowd thought it was because of Eleanor. After all, Isabe had been quietly eating


    her meal, and just moments ago, someone had asked Eleanor how she had been faring overseas


    all those years.


    Eleanor vaguely responded, “I did well.”


    After Eleanor finished speaking, she noticed Alexander’s reaction and immediately felt smug. I knew


    it! He cares about me.


    Right after that, she saw Isabe turn to her with an objectionable gaze and almost couldn’t contain


    her glee.


    “You were in the sanatorium for a long while. How could you possibly be fine? We’re all old friends


    here, Eleanor. You shouldn’t hide the truth. Otherwise, some people will keep bringing up the past


    to badmouth you!” Lily immediately retorted.


    “Lily, don’t- Eleanor anxiously tried to stop Lily.


    Unfortunately for her, Lily blurted, “Eleanor always forbade me from revealing this to anyone over


    the past years. However, I can’t hold it in any longer today, I must reveal that the reason Eleanor


    left all those years ago was because she fell seriously ill. She was uncertain about her future and


    didn’t want to be a burden to anyone, so she secretly left the country to seek treatment.”


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