Corinne looked in the direction of Sunny's gaze when she heard what he said. Jeremy just got out of the car. He was in a dark suit, his hair was slicked back, and he had deep-set and well-defined features. He was exuding a mature and dangerous air.She knew she would bump into him there that day, but she just did not expect it would be as soon as she arrived.Sunny got out of the car in excitement. "Jeremy, you're here early too!""Mm-hmm," Jeremy responded, shooting a barely noticeable glance at Corinne, who was getting out of the car after Sunny.Corinne did not look at him. She just looked around, taking in the environment of Lovelace's residence.Sunny said, "Jeremy, my sister is already here. She must be waiting for you! Come on, let's get inside together!"…It was lively in the Lovelace's residence. Quite several guests already arrived. One by one, they surrounded the couch, giving Edgar his gifts and wishing him a happy birthday.Sunny went over with his gift as well. "
Anya was even deliberately imitating the missing Luna's habits and preferences all these years. She also had a cherry-red mole between her eyebrows as Luna did. She did all that for the sake of replacing Luna's position in her family's heart and letting them pour all their affection for Luna into Anya alone instead!Her brother, Lucas, for example, did it. He treated her as his sister, doted on her, tolerated her, and satisfied her every whim.However, none of the Lovelaces took pity on and loved her because she was a little like Luna.Anya was reluctant to admit defeat, and she did not give up either. She was scheming to ingratiate Edgar and his wife.That was because the Lovelaces were an important family among the wealthy families, and they were also friends with the Holdens for generations. If she was able to win the favor of the Lovelaces, she would gain a lot of connections. She would also have more support in marrying into the Holdens in the future.Therefore, she worked ha
Maxwell felt that someone was looking at him. He looked in the direction of that gaze and got slightly stunned as he was taken aback.He was attracted by a familiar bearing of the girl who was around Anya's age. He became slightly dazed as if he thought of the past. However, he did not look at the girl for too long, and he walked straight out the entrance.Corinne's gaze did not follow him to continue observing either. Her complicated expression finally returned to calmness.Maxwell once hurt and betrayed her mother, giving her mother no way out but to run away from home with her when she was still at a very young age. That was why Edgar disliked him so much!Corinne had no memories of her father, not even a blurry shadow. She figured this jerk probably did not take good care of her much when she was a child. Therefore, for a child, there was nothing to remember about him! "Emily!"Just when Corinne was spacing out and lost in thoughts, a pair of aged hands suddenly grabbed her
Sunny sighed and explained to her, "My grandma has Alzheimer's, so she often mistakes people for someone else."Corinne nodded, "Oh, I see."At that moment, Gertrude—who already walked off—turned around to look at Corinne, asking, "Emily, what would you like for dinner tonight?"Corinne felt complicated that she was mistaken for her mother. After giving it a thought, she smiled at her and said, "I'll just have my favorite!"Gertrude smiled with tears. "Alright! Pork roast it is. It's your favorite! I'll have Missus O'Brien go and get some pork shoulder now."Edgar turned around and looked meaningfully at Corinne as well, then he brought his wife upstairs for her medication.Feeling a little troubled, Sunny continued explaining to Corinne, "My grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's after my father's ex-wife went missing. Her condition is unstable. You weren't frightened just now, were you?"Corinne shook her head. "I'm fine."Maxwell initially already wanted to leave, but he cam
Corinne smiled at him and answered politely, "Hello, Mister Edgar, I am Corinne Carew. I'm twenty this year."Edgar squinted, looking carefully at her as if he was lost in thoughts. "Twenty. Your parents are?"Corinne said, "I come from an ordinary family. You probably don't know my parents, but they are both alive and well. They are living in New Capital City."If Edgar were to ask for more details, she would say her parents are Marvin and his wife. He never treated the Carews as her family, but she did not wish to reveal the true situation with her family there and attract unnecessary suspicion.Edgar nodded. "My wife didn't frighten you, did she? It's because you resembled our long-lost daughter and granddaughter a little that she mistook you for someone else."Corinne smiled calmly. "It's fine. I wasn't frightened. I understand her feelings very well. It's also my honor to bear a little resemblance to your daughter and granddaughter."Edgar looked at the girl before his eyes
Edgar saw Gertrude mistaking Corinne for her long-lost daughter earlier, so he got an idea to take Corinne in to be like a granddaughter to them!Fortunately, Anya was present, and she was alert enough to cut Edgar off, not giving Corinne a chance to say yes!What a joke! If Corinne managed to get the Lovelaces as her connection, even if she would just be like a granddaughter to them, it would make the family background of a country bumpkin like Corinne more presentable! She would then have more confidence to steal Jeremy away from Anya, would she not? How could Anya allow Corinne to walk over to her? It was impossible!Corinne answered Anya indifferently, "I heard that it's Mister Lucas's grandfather's birthday today, so I came to celebrate with him after work."Anya was having incomparably wicked thoughts, but she was smiling incredibly sweetly. Without bothering if Corinne was willing or not, she went up and linked arms with Corinne. "Is that so? I have to thank you for purposel
Corinne still did not budge. She wanted to avoid Anya like the plague. "Miss Anya, since it's a gift you've poured your heart into preparing, how would there be a problem? Also, even if I gave you some suggestions after I've taken a look now, it's too late for you to make amends! It's the thought that counts. As long as you have the thought, what others think doesn't matter. I think there's no need for me to help you take a look at it anymore."Anya, however, got closer with an innocent expression, wanting to take Corinne's hand again. "You're right, Corinne! It's the thought that mattered the most. But, I hope this thought of mine could be perfect! Also, of course, you can give me suggestions now, and I still have time to make amends! That's because I have two options prepared as a gift for Grandpa. I have a bit of trouble making a decision, so I still haven't finalized and picked one of the plans for Grandpa to see! That's why I wanted to ask you to help me pick which is better! C
Sunny crossed his arms and sneered, feeling annoyed. "I'm a grown-up now. I'm a child! You have double standards, and you're favoring your lover over your brother!"Anya's face flushed. She was very embarrassed after her brother roasted her. However, she still looked happy, which showed that she did not hate being teased like this at all.However, the man next to her did not have any reactions at all. It was as if he was not the person who was teased along with Anya.Anya looked up at the man's expressionless face and asked, "Jeremy, can you go pick out the clothes with me now?"Jeremy fell silent for two seconds before he answered her indifferently, saying two words, "Let's go."Anya nodded in delight. "Alright. I'll take you there. It's behind the stage!"Jeremy put his hands in his pocket and walked toward the stage. He did not turn back and glanced at Corinne, who hid behind him and used him as a shield.Anya walked next to Jeremy. As she walked off, she suddenly turned back