Cupid's Arrow hit me hard!

Chapter 998
“Sorry for imposing, Mr. Dowling.1
After all, Mrs. Dowling did not send her an invitation. She came here because
her aunt brought her.
Mrs. Dowling smiled. “Nonsense, you’re not imposing. It’s our honor to have you
here, Mrs. York.”
Serenity was holding the birthday gift that Audrey had prepared for Maya. She
handed the gift to Audrey, who took it and then passed it to Maya. She said with
a smile, “Happy birthday, Ms. Dowling.”
Mrs. Dowling quickly said, “Just call her Maya, Mrs. Stone. We’re very happy
that you came to Maya’s birthday party. You didn’t have to get her a gift.”
She gestured for her daughter to accept the present.
The gift was a set of jewelry.
Maya took the birthday present and thanked Audrey.
Since Audrey only brought her daughter and niece and did not bring her
husband, Mr. Dowling asked his wife to accompany them with her two

daughters while he went to entertain the other guests.
Mrs. Dowling warmly welcomed Audrey and the two cousins into the house. As
they walked, everyone saw how respect was mixed with Mrs. Dowling’s
enthusiasm. In fact, it seemed that Mrs. Dowling was especially respectful to a
young woman standing beside Audrey.
Many people said that Serenity was not worthy of Zachary, but Mrs. Dowling
thought differently. Whether or not Serenity was worthy of Zachary, she was
already Zachary’s legal wife and the missus of the York family. Zachary only
exposed Serenity’s identity as his wife because he doted on her.
Serenity was able to become Zachary’s beloved woman, so her status as Mrs.
York was firm as a mountain.
The elders of the York family had always been known for being open- minded.
When they heard that Serenity was chosen by Old Mrs. York, no one would dare
disrespect Serenity even if she was a beggar.
Therefore, Mrs. Dowling did not dare to underestimate Serenity or disrespect
her. Serenity was the missus of the York family and was the wife of the future
head of the family. She was the most respectable woman in Wiltspoon.
Mrs. Dowling did not try to build a friendship with Serenity since they had an age
gap. She only hoped that she could make a favorable impression in front of
Serenity.
Furthermore, it was good for her eldest daughter that Serenity showed up for
her birthday banquet. The prestige the Dowlings earned would be helpful for
them for a long time.
‘There are two young ladies beside Mrs. Stone. One of them is Ms. Stone, but
who’s the other one? Mrs. Dowling is very respectful to her.”
“I’m not sure. I’ve never seen her before.”
“Me neither. Could she be Mrs. Stone’s daughter-in-law?”
“We’ve all seen her daughter-in-law before. Oh, could she be her second