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Chapter 290
Yvette’s name and reputation were well-known among the older generation. However, the elders of the
Rogers family didn’t seem happy when they heard this, unlike the common public, who would be
pleasantly surprised by this revelation.
On the contrary, the expression on Kevan’s parents’ faces darkened considerably. Kevan’s uncles held
their hands up to their laces, hiding their smirks and trying to stifle their laughter. His two aunts were
less discreet. They simply looked down and chuckled in glee.
Their unusual reactions caught Larissa off guard. She didn’t know what went wrong. Panicking, Larissa
clenched her lists tighter.
“What a coincidence!” Cody broke the unbearable silence. Mockingly, he continued with a mischievous
smile on his face, saying, “Back
then, Kevan…”
low but i
His words were interrupted by Anthony’s low but imposing voice, “Cody, that’s enough!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSheepishly. Cody rubbed his nose and decided to shut his mouth,
Violet immediately changed the subject “Lari, you’re so thin! You should eat more!” She kept serving
Larissa and piled up food on her
plate.
Larissa suspected she was trying to stuff her mouth to prevent her from saying anything inappropriate.
Because of this unexpected incident, the meal ended in an awkward silence. No one dared to speak
any further.
After the meal everyone returned to the living room.
Larissa sat next to Violet still
The household staff brought out several trays adorned with an array of assorted fruits, each one
meticulously arranged to create an
appealing display.
Larissa loved strawberries. Her gaze drifted involuntarily toward the strawberries as soon as one of the
stall appeared with them on a tray.
Violet had a keen sense of observation and immediately saw through her thoughts. She beckoned the
statt. “Put the strawberries in front
of Lar,”
However, he was intercepted by Kevan. “We should serve guests first. Ruby, have these strawberries.”
Ruby widened her eyes in surprise, seemingly surprised by such a sweet gesture from Kevan.
“There’s no need! She waved her hands repeatedly. “Give them to Larissa! It’s her first time meeting
your family. She should be given the
priority.”
Although her words sounded gentle and considerate, Larissa could see the look of satisfaction in her
taunting eyes.
Without further argument, Kevan took the fruit tray hom the staff and handed it to Ruby. “Aren’t
strawberries your favorite?” Histone was exceptionally soft when he spoke to her,
Ruby couldn’t help but blush, the smile in her eyes evident. Lowering her head, she accepted his kind
gesture.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Thank you,” Ruby whispered.
Staring at their performance with a detached expression, Larissa cussed silently in her heart, “How
shameless can these two be?”
Even if her marriage to Kevan was lake, Ruby and Cody’s marriage was real, right?
They were being so intimate as it no one else was present, yet Cody seemed oblivious to the tension
between Kevan and his wife.
On the other hand, the elders of the family frowned with disapproval, but not a single person stood up
to reprimand them.
Larissa’s worldview was shattered.
Violet stepped forward to ease the situation. “Tina, go wash another plate of strawberries for La
Larissa stopped her. “There’s no need to trouble yourself, eat something else.” As she spoke, she
reached out and picked up a slice of orange.
Ruby didn’t monopolize the tray of strawberries either.
After eating a few she placed the tray on a coffee table to share the fruits with everyone else. However,
Larissa didn’t take a single bite of the strawberries.
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