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Chapter 71 Lily’s Birthday Banquet

Author: Candy Cola
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-04 11:22:51
At the Martins residence, August Martins was talking to his brother-in-law, Edwin Parker, on the phone, “Brother-in-law, please don’t forget to bring Aunt Rose and Bridgette with you.

I understand they are not my sister’s favourite people, but I am fond of them. To tell you the truth, brother-in-law, there is something pushing me to have this birthday banquet for my daughter, as if I am bidding her farewell.”

August was so shocked when he heard his brother-in-law’s words and replied, “Brother-in-law, please don’t scare me. Nothing is going to happen to your family.

The Lord will keep you until you see your great-grandchildren. We will see you in two hours’ time.” Then they hung up.

An elegant customized black Bentley SUV and a Silver Audi Q7 were parked in the driveway.

Mr Martins called everyone to the living room for a prayer, and then they walked to the cars. Butler Bruce took the luggage bags from the helpers and put them in the SUV.

Aiden gave him his suitcase as well. Mrs Martins
Candy Cola

Hi my dearest readers, what do you think of Lily trying to humiliate her cousin, Avery? Let's meet in the comments section. Blessings

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