chapter 1924


    Everyone looked over to see a family of three standing outside the door: Derek, Yvette, and Coco.


    Derek was in his fitting grey suit. He was gentle and handsome-looking, exuding an air of gentleness


    and elegance.


    Yvette, on the other hand, donned a luxurious gown and had a luxury- branded bag at hand, looking


    like a wealthy wife.


    Lastly, Coco, like a proud member of royalty, was dressed in a gown styled like a princess''s, her hair


    braided into two high ponytails. She even had a pink backpack to boot.


    The three of them walked into the venue like a happy family of three, and Derek handed the expensive


    gifts they had brought to Grandma Bailey." Haven''t seen you in a while, Grandma. How have you


    been?" "Not bad." Grandma Bailey looked at the three of them and said, "Aren’t you all busy? Why did


    youe?" "It''s an important asion," said Derek, "and we had toe, however busy we may be!”


    With that said, he turned toward Anthony and gave him a gentle smile." Bro, what century are we in?


    How did you manage to have two wives yet they get along so well?"


    His tone was polite, and he seemed as if he was genuinely intrigued by Anthony’s achievement.


    Grandma Bailey''s expression changed and she scorned, ’ Derek, cut the nonsense! You''ve got it all


    wrong. Annabel is staying at our mansion temporarily due to special circumstances. After she gives


    birth to the baby, she''ll be free to live the life she wants."


    Anthony red at Derek and his cold lips curved into a mocking smile." Your eyes don’t seem to work


    properly, it seems. I only have one wife, and it has always been Charmine," he spoke, tone arrogant


    and proud.


    Annabel, hearing Derek''sment, chimed in meekly, "Mr. Derek, I have nothing to do with Mr.


    Anthony. Ms. Charmine will always be his wife, and it can only be her. Please do not say something like


    this in the future.”


    It was apparent that Annabel was not at all jealous.


    Derek smiled. "Is that so? My bad, then. Let me drink this up."


    As he spoke, Derek raised his champagne ss. He took a sip politely with a darkened glint in his


    eyes.


    Annabel did seem innocent. Things would get interesting, for sure.


    Annabel, as her gaze shifted, spotted Coco and was astounded. "What''s your name, my dear? You


    look adorable."


    Coco smirked, and she was not polite at all. She said proudly, "Why should I tell you?"


    Grandma Bailey frowned.


    "Where are your manners?" Yvette scolded Coco in front of everyone." Hurry and tell Aunt what your


    name is." "My name is Coco-Coco Bailey."


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    Her doewatery eyes were fixed onto Annabel with disgust. Coco made it seem as if this ordinarily


    dressed woman had no right to ask for her name.


    Amid their exchange, Luke brought Chris back.


    After all, Annabel was Chris'' mother. He should still be present for her birthday.


    When Chris came inside, he looked past the crowd and fixed his eyes on Charmine. "Mommy!"


    He ran over adorably and hugged Charmine tightly. "Mommy, I''ve missed you."


    Charmine hugged him and ruffled his head. "How have you beentely, living alone in the vige?" "I''m


    alright!" said Chris. "Grandma is nice to me. Chloe and I had lots of fun. We caught some fish, yed


    with the kites, and went to search for herbs up the mountain. Chloe introduced me to many herbs..."


    His dewy eyes absent-mindedly danced around as he continued, "Allspice, Angelica, Anise..."


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