Chapter 412


    "Madam Lilian, it''s rare for you to visit this ce. I have prepared a feast based on A City''s culture.


    Have a taste of our hometown dishes. It will still be noon when you return to Europe." Yezon walked


    over and invited her.


    He had personally asked Madam Lilian toe over. She would only be here for three hours. After


    that, Madam Lilian would have to leave the country to attend an important meeting in the afternoon.


    Madam Lilian had attended the banquet out of respect for Yezon.


    Therefore, he prepared a meal consisting of the local specialties of A city for her, hoping that she


    would like it.


    "Alright, thank you." Madam Lilian thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. "Tell you what,


    you all can have dinner with me."


    "Don''t worry, Madam Lilian. I have prepared sufficient dishes." Yezon added, "This way, please."


    As he spoke, he held her hand as they walk towards the long dining table.


    Waiting at the sides of the table stood waiters, bartenders, and chefs, ready to serve. The white


    napkins on the table were spotless and immacte.


    Jenna looked around. The dining table could amodate around 30 people. The names of the


    attendees who were hand-picked to dine with Madam Lilian were ced on each seat.


    She and Hansen were the most sessful entrepreneurs in A City. It was only natural that they had


    the privilege and honor to be there. However, they were still two seats away from Madam Lilian.


    Madam Lilian sat in the seat of honor.


    She and Hansen sat on the second and third seats away from Madam Lilian on her left side. On her


    right were the mayor and secretary. One seat away from Madam Lilian on her left side sat Yezon.


    Sergio had a high position, but that was all to be attributed to his father, Yadriel, who was a high-


    ranking official. Sergio''s position as the newly appointed head of state security of Capital City was


    not to be underestimated as well. Hence, he was assigned to the third seat on the right.


    Elegant music started ying, indicating themencement of the dinner.


    The waiters served the sumptuous dishes.


    Everyone ate their meals in a refined manner. Even though it was a grand feast, the scene was still


    quiet and orderly.


    Jenna was even more cautious. She was afraid that if she did something indecent, she would


    embarrass Hansen.


    As for Hansen, he was used to this kind of event. He was calm and at ease. When he sensed


    Jenna''s nervousness, he smiled and scooped a meatball for Jenna, saying softly, "Come, try and


    taste this."


    "Thank you," Jenna whispered. She was embarrassed by Hansen showing a public disy of


    affection. For heaven''s sake, they were in public!


    Madam Lilian noticed them. She picked a meatball up as well with a smile and took a bite of it. The


    familiar taste warmed her heart. She blurted out, "Present and past, fleeting and fast."


    She recited a poem. The light in her eyes dimmed.


    "Infinite and untamed, only time will remain." Jenna ate the meatball and recalled something, being


    slightly absent- minded. When Madam Lilian finished reciting the line, she continued without a


    second thought.


    As soon as she concluded her poem,


    Madam Lilian immediately turned to look at her.


    "How do you know this poem?" Her eyes shone and she asked in surprise.


    When Jenna heard Madam Lilian''s question, she realized that she had spoken out loud. Ashamed,


    she smiled and said, "I''m sorry, Madam Lilian. I''ve made a fool of myself."


    "No, child, tell me, how did you know this poem?" Madam Lilian asked kindly, shaking her head.


    There was an urgent and desperate expression on her face.


    "This..." Jenna thought for a bit and said sheepishly, "When I was young, my mother often recited


    this poem. I didn''t know who the poet was, but I remembered it. Today, when I heard you reading it


    aloud, I subconsciously continued as well. I''m sorry."


    "I see." Madam Lilian became more excited. She asked with great interest, "Who is your mother?"


    When Jenna heard this, she was even more embarrassed. Since Madam Lilian had asked, she


    decided to answer her question simply, in a decent manner.


    "Madam Lilian, my mother is just an ordinary woman. But in my eyes, she is the noblest of women."


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    When Jenna thought of Sara''s disabled legs, her heart ached. In the middle of such a high-ss


    asion, mentioning her mother more or less made her feel sorrowful. After finishing that sentence,


    she tried to cover up the past and did not want to continue.


    However, Madam Lilian wanted to hear more. She probed even further. "Tell me, how did your


    mother know this poem?"


    Jenna lifted her bright eyes and blinked, shaking her head as she said, "Madam, I''m sorry. I don''t


    know. Mother has never talked about it. She may have just heard it from someone else and


    memorized it unintentionally."


    She really didn''t know. When she was a child, Sara often recited the poem and she had memorized


    it.


    "Oh." Madam Lilian nodded and pondered. She turned her head and once again began to size


    Jenna up.


    Next to her, Yezon''s thoughts were clear. Seeing that Madam Lilian was interested in Jenna, he


    took the initiative to stand up and made an offer. "Madam, allow Mrs. Richards to sit by your side. I''ll


    exchange seats with her."


    "Alright, thank you." Madam Lilian didn''t hesitate to express her gratitude with a smile.


    Yezon nced at the waiter, and a waiter immediately stepped forward to switch Jenna''s tableware


    with Yezon''s.


    Then, Jenna sat next to Madam Lilian subsequently. Jenna felt as if she was dreaming. However,


    she was eager to close in with Madam Lilian and was very willing to approach her.


    "Child, you and I are kindred spirits. Come, try this." Madam Lilian picked up a sweet meatball and


    ced it on Jenna''s te.


    "Thank you." Jenna was ttered. She quickly thanked her.


    To be honest, it was Jenna''s favourite. She immediately picked it up and put it into her mouth. "Do


    you like it?" Madam Lilian asked amiably. Her gaze was kind as if she was looking at her own


    beloved granddaughter.


    Watching from the side, Sergio was scared out of his wits, and his palms were sweaty.


    "It''s delicious. Thank you, Madam." After Jenna swallowed the sweet meatball, she smiled and


    thanked her.


    "Does your mother often cook this for you?" She asked, smiling.


    Jenna blinked and nodded happily. "Yes, she often cooked this for me back then. It''s tasty."


    When it came to her mother and childhood memories, Jenna couldn''t help but to smile brightly. She


    was wholeheartedly immersed in happiness.


    When she was a child, she was the apple of her parents'' eyes. She was content to have a blissful


    family. Her face was full of hope for a bright and joyous future, butter on...


    That vivid expression moved Madam Lilian, but the bright smile on Jenna''s face gradually faded


    away, covered by a mist of sorrow and sadness.


    Madam Lilian was surprised by Jenna''s expression and it subconsciously made her feel sad for her


    as well. She couldn''t help but to put her hand on hers and asked softly, "Is there a dark birthmark on


    the right side of your mother''s back?"


    She looked at Jenna with hopeful eyes, as if she was anticipating the answer she wanted. However,


    Jenna blinked her eyes and thought for a while, then shook her head in confusion. The doubtfulness


    in her eyes was obvious.


    The light in Madam Lilian''s eyes dimmed, and there was even a moment of destion. It was


    concealed in no time.


    "Oh, you see, a good friend of mine asked me to find someone. When I saw you, I thought of her.


    Thus, I decided to ask you about that" Madam Lilian saw the bewilderment in Jenna''s eyes and


    exined to her. Somehow, this woman''s every move affected her, and she couldn''t help but to


    want to provide an exnation. Even if the exnation was only partially true, she also couldn''t


    help but say it out.


    "Oh, I see." Jenna rxed and smiled. She said in a solemn manner, "Madam, my mother is just an


    ordinary woman. She won''t be the person your friend is looking for."


    She knew her limits. If it was a good friend of Madam Lilian, she would be either a high official or a


    wealthy woman. Her mother was an ordinary woman. How could they have any rtion to Madam


    Lilian''s friend? It was impossible. Thus, she immediately shook her head and denied it.


    "No, child. I think your mother must be a great woman. If she can raise such an excellent daughter


    like you, she must be a great mother. I really hope that I can have the chance to visit your mother."


    Although she did not hear what she wanted, Madam Lilian still expressed that sincerely.


    "Thank you for yourpliment, Madam. I think Mother would be so happy to hear your praise,"


    Jenna answered happily.


    Jenna didn''t think much of Madam Lilian''s sudden interest in her mother. After all, they were all


    women. Madam Lilian might have done it out of


    courtesy.


    "Well, child, your mother must be very happy when she sees that you are living such a happy life


    now." Madam Lilian asked enviously, looking at Jenna.


    "Yes, she is. She is pleased to see the loving life between my husband and me." Jenna did not deny


    it, and her eyes were shining like stars. She met Madam Lilian''s gaze, and the happiness on her


    face was so obvious.


    "Yes, I can see that Mr. Hansen loves you a lot. Congrattions. Couples must learn to love and


    respect each other. You''ll have an unexpected harvest." Madam Lilian smiled benevolently and


    reminded her patiently.


    "Alright, Madam. Thank you for your teachings." Jenna smiled sweetly.


    Madam Lilian nodded along with her with a smile.