Chapter 182


    Tina returned to her room with a haggard appearance and changed her attire. There were several deep


    scratches on her leg. While she was cleaning her wound, it was so painful that herplexion was pale


    as a ghost. Due to the severity of her wounds, she would have to limp for a while.


    Exhausted, all she wanted to do right now was rest. However, she still had to apologize to Samuel for


    ruining the birthday surprise.


    She walked out of her room and asked tentatively, “Is Mr. Langford back home?”


    “He came back two hours ago. Right now, he’s spending time with Madam Langford in the garden.”


    The maid said, and sized Tina up rudely.


    “Madam Langford said you were supposed to celebrate your birthday with Mr. Langford today. Where did


    you go? Why are you back sote at night?”


    Tina didn’t reply to her question. Instead, she limped towards the garden slowly. Behind her, the maids


    chuckled. “I think Mr. Langford stood her up!” “You’re right! When she came back home just now, she


    didn’t even have her shoes on! What does she think she is? Cindere?”


    “What a joke!”


    At this point, Tina was already used to people talking behind her back. She tried her best to ignore the


    snidements thrown at her.


    Finally, she arrived at the garden. Madam Langford was resting, while Samuel was peeling some fruits


    for her. Looking at the heartwarming scene, Tina’s heart melted. Madam Langford squinted andProperty ? N?velDrama.Org.


    squawked, “Who’s there? Is it Tina?” “Yes, that’s me.” Tina showed herself. “Why are you here? Samuel


    said you’re resting!”


    Samuel shot a prating re at Tina, warning her in silence.


    Tina held Madam Langford’s hand and said sweetly, “Grandma, I’m here to pay you a visit. I’ve missed


    you today.”


    “I miss you too, darling. The only people who care about me in this entire household are you and


    Samuel.”


    Although Madam Langford’s eyesight had deteriorated, she was still aware of Tina’s love for


    her.


    Tina nced at Samuel. Noticing that Samuel wasn’t even looking at her, she asked, “Mr.


    Langford, I’ll peel the fruits for you.” “Why are you calling him Mr. Langford?” Madam Langford asked. “I


    mean, Samuel!” Tina hurriedly covered her mouth in shock. Samuel was unfazed, “Grandma, please


    have some apples.” Madam Langford frowned and stared at the couple squarely. Instantly, suspicion


    rose inside her.


    “Have you guys been fighting? What did you do, Samuel?!” “He didn’t do anything wrong,” Tina quickly


    exined. “Samuel nned a birthday surprise for me today. I was so happy!” Madam Langford could


    already sense what was wrong. “What happened during the birthday surprise?” Tina couldn’t hide the


    facts any longer. She had no choice but to tell Madam Langford that she had never celebrated her


    birthday before, and that she almost misunderstood Samuel’s intentions.


    Madam Langford sighed. She held both Tina’s hands.


    “The fact that the two of you can be together as a couple today is truly a blessing. Setbacks like this are


    bound to happen. Just treat it as a stepping stone and return even stronger. Don’t let a small thing affect


    your rtionship.”


    “Also, Samuel! I understand what Tina said might’ve hurt your feelings, but you have to know that she


    has experienced so much in life. Despite her rough past, she still remains a kind soul. You have to


    cherish her, okay?” This was the first time Madam Langford spoke so much since she got out of the


    hospital. Madam Langford joined Samuel and Tina’s hands, and went on. “Although the birthday surprise


    didn’t go as nned, as long as we are still a family, nothing can stand in our way.” “Tina, make a wish,”


    Madam Langford said to Tina with a gentle smile.