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8. Becoming Insecure 

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After Raymond left, the whole place sank into silence before the snickers continued.

“Typical poor girl latching onto a rich man.”

“It seems the Young Master isn't in love with her.”

“What a pity. She thinks she'll become the future matriarch.”

“Matriarch my foot. She must work hard first to keep her position as Mrs. Reece.”

I glared in the ladies’ direction, but it didn't stop them from gossiping.

Grandpa George watched Raymond's back with a look of displeasure flashing in his eyes. He then turned to me.

“Don't mind him. He's mad because Grandpa scolded him for you last night.”

That, I thought.

Well, Raymond isn't only mad because of Grandpa George scolding him.

He hates me, and I know.

Staring at my food blankly, I suddenly lost the appetite to eat.

The sight of the boiled crab alone had my stomach churning, causing me to lose balance.

I sprang to my feet, my eyes darting around for the nearest washroom.

“Ha! Can't bear the humiliation, Mrs. Matriarch?”

“I bet she's gone to be
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