Mariela had heard about her, but they had never met before
Lauryn had been living away from the Stark’s mansion. A few years ago, she got sent abroad for studies. Mariela wondered when she came
back
Lauryn, Marie is going to be my fiancée. Technically, she’s your future sister–in–law. And that’s how you greet her?” Lennon’s eyes tumed cold, his voice dropping to low, commanding tone, “Do you have no manners at all?” Tm sorry, Lenny, Lauryn quickly apologized.
I’m
“I’m
the one you should apologize to Lennon’s eyes narrowed, and the air around him seemed to get colder
Maricla,”
Lauryn
turned
apologize
Mariela.
her attitude
genuine. seeming
“It’s fine, really. No need to make a big deal out of this,” Mariela said, waving her hand dismissively, a fleeting look of awkwardness crossing her face.
They were about to become family.
Mariela felt she should smooth things over.
So she locked eyes with Lennon.“Lenny, don’t be so harsh.”
The coldness in Lennon’s eyes quickly faded.
He gave Mariela a slight smile, saying, “Alright.”
Lauryn saw their eye contact.
Under the table, her fists denched.
“Ms. Schneider, why do you look so pale?” Fiona asked, feigning concern. “Should I have someone take you to the hospital?” Lauryn regained her composure and replied coldly, “No need
Fiona rolled her eyes and sniffed disdainfully, muttering, “What a phony.”
Even though she had
gut told her Lauryn crossed paths with Lauryn, her gut ΠΗΝΕΤ
Lauryn’s hostility towards Mariela was obvious.
Wis
troublemaker.
Fiona’s
were
hear, but Darryl, sitting next to
quiet for others
to her, heard every word.
He subtly pinched Fiona’s arm beneath the table, whispering, “Come on. Don’t be so mean. Lauryn is Lennon’s sister. Let’s be kind, okay?”
Fiona
and
winced
Immediately turned
glare at
Darryl gripping
his
irm
tightly in
retaliation.
“I dare you to try that again!” Fiona hissed, her gaze fierce. Darryl yelped in pain, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Let go, it hurts!”
then,
Just
someone pushed
It was a refined woman in her thirties.
Lennon
the door open “Sorry,
I’m
late.
The
traffic was
totally jammed.*
introduced, “Marie. this
Kasey
McCafferty,
the top–notch restorer
mentioned
you.”
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Chapter62
