Chapter 1061


    A group of people was lounging on a few sofas in the garden, under the shade of beautiful canopies,


    surrounded by a picturesquendscape of mountains and clear rivers.


    They were having an enjoyable conversation until Ryan chimed in, "Ian, you''re here."


    Ryan had been mostly silent, keeping an eye on Judith as she chatted amiably with the well-heeled


    Judith, with her high status and innocent appearance, was indeed easy to like.


    Ryan''s words drew everyone''s attention to a figure not too far away. There was at least a couple dozen


    people present there, with an equal number of men and women.


    They saw Ian leaning down, asking Maja something, his hands cradling her face.


    He was asking to check if she wanted to stick around that ce, "If you''re feeling ufortable, we


    can leave."


    Tyler was such a deadbeat, incapable of handling even the smallest tasks.


    Maja shook her head. If she left at that moment, people would say that she was deliberately avoiding


    Judith, which would only make things more ufortable for herter.


    Moreover, hadn''t those people been criticizing her origins recently? Most probably assumed that she


    would spend the rest of her life in Ian''s vi, not daring to venture out, especially considering her recent


    embarrassing incident at the hotel.


    "Maja, let''s go."


    Ian had nned that outing to cheer her up. Seeing her unhappy, he grabbed her wrist, intending to


    lead her away from that ce.


    Maja shook her head, instead letting Rocky down from herp.


    Rocky shook out his fur and nuzzled against her knee affectionately.


    The crowd was instantly captivated by Rocky, with several of the women standing up, their eyes full of


    admiration for the dog.


    "What breed is that dog? It looks so majestic."


    Upon seeing Rocky, Judith''s face stiffened. She touched her chest, feeling a sharp pain.


    Thankfully, she had taken medication earlier, and her brother would be joining themter.


    She stood up, smiling as she approached Ian.


    "Ian."


    That time, she deliberately didn''t add the word "darling", fearing that Ian might just go a bit too far and


    embarrass her in front of everyone.


    Her brothers had already lectured her, and her eldest brother had especially warned her not to rush


    things with Ian.


    She had to suppress her usual arrogant attitude and avoid acting recklessly like before.


    Judith''s hand curled up slightly at her side. She had prepared a certain drug for that night.


    There would be many people at the vi those few days. If anything happened between her and Ian in


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    front of all those people, the Raymond family would have a harder time disowning her.


    The corners of her mouth curved slightly as she turned to Maja.


    "Ms. Pennyfeather, it''s nice to meet you."


    Maja looked at the hand extended before her, remembering that woman''s previous mockery. She didn’t


    expect the princess of the Sanders family to be so patient that day.


    She lightly ced her hand on top of Judith''s, giving a slight nod as a form of greeting.


    Meanwhile, the people not far away were watching their exchange intently.


    Maja didn''t particrly enjoy that situation, as thepetitive atmosphere was too intense, and she


    had no desire topete with others for Ian.


    Judith''s gaze fell on Rocky, and seeing how obedient he was towards Maja, she felt a surge of anger.


    When Rocky was with her, she had to rack her brains just to pet him. Yet, he was so gentle with Maja.


    What did that woman have that she didn''t?


    Ryan, who was sitting not too far away, rolled his eyes at Judith''s pretentious demeanor and raised his


    voice to invite Maja.


    "Penny, want to join me for a walk with the dogs?"


    Maja nodded and was about to lead Rocky away by his leash when Judith asked in front of everyone.


    "Ms. Pennyfeather, have you managed to settle your family matters? I was at the partyst time; your


    parents didn''t seem to be in a good state. It''s really fortunate that you''re unaffected."


    Her smile was open and seemingly genuine as if she was truly concerned about Maja and her family.


    The crowd had been looking forward to the outing, but Judith''s words brought an ufortable


    silence.


    It was clear that she was deliberately making Maja ufortable.


    Judith seemed to realize that and quickly covered her mouth, her face showing signs of panic.


    "I''m sorry, you probably don''t want people to bring up that matter. I shouldn''t have said that,"


    She had said everything that needed to be said in front of others, putting herself in a no-lose situation.