Chapter 202

With her reminder, Joe instantly snapped out of it, suppressing the resentment in his heart.

"How could that be? This was personally entrusted to me by your family's James. He insisted I must come, saying we're practically family now. Why bother getting hung up on these trivial matters?"

He emphasized "practically family" deliberately, ensuring everyone present caught wind of it.

Some cast suggestive glances at Xena, teasing, "Looks like James is about to tie the knot with Xena!"

Before Evelyn could speak, Joe interjected with a cheerful smile, "It's too early for that!"

With that sentence, all the guests present became more convinced that James and Xena were indeed going to wed. They congratulated them with smiles.

"Joe, Evelyn, when the wedding is confirmed in the future, remember to invite us to share in the joy!"

Joe graciously accepted each invitation, his satisfaction evident.

Evelyn was grinding her teeth, almost itching to give Joe a slap. He must be doing this on purp