A Cue For Happiness

Chapter 133 The Oriole And The Mantis

“Pfft. Why would you mention her on such a joyous occasion?” Thomas downed the glass of red wine in his hand and glanced at Yvonne. “That girl has a wild streak and does not know how to treasure herself. She does not deserve to be my daughter…”

Yvonne gave him an apologetic smile in response. “Yes, you’re right. That girl lived with her mother in the countryside since young. There’s no way she could amount to anything honorable.”

Although Yvonne was a mistress who later became the lady of the house, she treated Yara like her own child and loved her more dearly than she loved her daughter, Melissa.

“Unlike Yara, who grew up by our side with first-rate education, talents, preferences…”

At the mention of Yara, Thomas’ tightly knitted brows relaxed a little.

“Yara is indeed exceptional.”

“It’s because of who raised her,” Yvonne announced smugly. “After she marries into the Bowers family, your birthday celebrations will be as grand as Old Mr. Watsons.”

Everyone in Thomas’ family beamed with delight.

Natalie watched the happy family full of smiles from a spot not far away as she ate her chocolate truffle cake.

She was always an outsider in this family.

the family in

but hatred and disdain left

and Yvonne ridiculed her when she returned

her, hoping to

buried deeply in

were buried, she had never forgotten

the past, Belle appeared before her,

at each other, their

with wide eyes, “Natalie? Why

of surprise on her face to one of indifference, putting down the plate of half-eaten cake on the table. “I-I don’t know you. You’ve got the

didn’t use to

Natalie. I

Natalie turned around and left, deliberately running off in a panicked and flustered

was turned to Belle,

after, Max made his grand entrance at the

pleasantries, the crowd grew more and more excited. The next event was for the guests to present him with

their branch family was the first to present their

were all lavish gifts. However, Max had already seen many such items in his lifetime,