Nina took the ss of water and responded lightly.


    "He is so thoughtful, always thinking of his wife!"


    To others, their small gestures seemed like banter and teasing, which made Nina feel a bit ufortable.


    Nash raised his ss and chuckled, "Of course, I have to spoil my own wife."


    "Oh my, you truly are the best. If my husband had even half your thoughtfulness, we wouldn''t be arguing every day!"


    Theyughed heartily. Nina didn''t say much, as Nash had already saved face for her. In the eyes of others, she was married into a wealthy family, with a considerate husband, making many envious.


    Nina was a bit puzzled and asked, "Earlier, these rtives were all cold towards me, but suddenly they became so enthusiastic. Did you secretly do something?"


    Nash was skilled at dealing with rtives and might have exchanged some pleasantries. "Nothing much, just a little favor," he replied.


    No wonder. That exined why everyone found him so likable. People tend to be more enthusiastic when they are treated kindly.


    Nash''s calm voice spoke again, "As long as your rtives value you, nothing else matters." His words momentarily stunned Nina. Was he concerned about her being bullied or worried that her rtives would criticize her? Had he intentionally tried to gain favor with them early on to create the illusion of support for her?


    Before Nina could fully process this, someone else called out, "Nash,e over here! Have a drink with me. In all my years of meeting so many people, you''re the first young one I''ve liked!"


    Tipsy uncles eagerly waved at Nash, clearly overjoyed. As Nash got up and joined them without any pretense, Nina witnessed a side of him she had never seen before.


    In the office or during business


    discussions, he always maintained a distant and aloof demeanor,cking warmth. But now, he seemed to let his guard down, engaging in conversation and drinks with the older generation just like anyone


    else.


    This unexpected side of Nash left Lily and Sue feeling infuriatingly jealous, their eyes burning with envy.


    It was supposed to be Xander''s


    funeral, but it turned into a


    showcase for Nina. No one would remember that someone had died there because of Nina. She was furious and frustrated; she couldn''t even stand the sight of a water cup and mmed it to the ground.


    "Just ept your fate," Lily''s mother said. She looked almost seventy, adorned with jewelry on her neck and hands.


    Seeing Lily in a fit of anger, she added sharply, "I opposed your marriage to Xander from the start Look now, you''ve left with nothing. He''s dead, and you''ve be a widow. Your reputation outside is tarnished." N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    Lily looked up at her mother. "Mom, are you going to say that to me too? If it weren''t for Nina, my husband wouldn''t have died, and I wouldn''t be a widow. It''s someone else''s fault!" "And so what?" Her mother nced at Sue and continued, "Both daughters, why can Nina marry into wealth while yours cannot? Fate is different for everyone. You''re just unlucky!"


    "Mom, what are you saying? Sue just graduated and hasn''t even dated yet. How can you say such things? She''ll definitely be a hundred times better than Nina in the future!" Lily retorted indignantly. Her daughter would surely surpass everyone else!