Meanwhile, Megan rejoiced at the sight of Selena's hesitancy. This matter is getting out of hand, but the poor lady has no idea that I'm just putting on a show all the time. I can't wait to see how she cleans up

the mess.

"I don't have a say in this matter." Selena's voice still sounded cold as it had always been from the beginning.

"Oh, come on! You both are a couple, so I'm sure your words carry some weight, don't they? Furthermore, I heard he dotes you on quite a lot, so I think he'll definitely listen to you," Roland said and waved his hand.

"That's right. I can tell that he really dotes on you too. Unless you're still mad at Dad or me, you would kindly lend us a hand, wouldn't you? After all, we're a family, right?"

"Exactly! We're a family, and that's why we should bear no grudge against each other. Please tell him that we'd like to dine together someday. In fact, when Meredith becomes a Fowler, he and Pierre will be in- laws by then. Thus, I'd say this is promising to him!" Roland said with a smile on his face.

"Alright then, I'll tell him when I get back. If there is nothing else, I should get going." Selena couldn't stand sticking around any longer, as she was ready to leave after giving a terse reply. When she got to the door, she suddenly thought of something and turned around. "My mom used to have a pair of beautiful bracelets, but I can't find them now. Do you know where they are?"

Roland and Jezebelle exchanged gazes with a surprised look on their faces upon hearing that, but Selena managed to notice their suspicious reactions, sensing something amiss.

"Oh, really? I can't remember anything about them," Roland answered while scratching his head.

"How could you not remember those bracelets? Mom used to wear it on her wrists all the time."

it matter to you, anyway? I bet they must have been misplaced somewhere long ago," Roland replied as he subconsciously tried to avoid Selena's gaze. "I'm sure those bracelets must be somewhere in the house. All it takes is just a little effort of searching. Actually, I've been having the same dream these few days, in which my mom was asking me for them. So, please find them for me." Knowing that Roland had a favor to ask of her, Selena

she heard the man say, "Alright, I'll get Jezebelle to look for them

as she turned

same time, Roland happily sipped his tea while humming and patting his lap. Seeing the man's complacent look, Jezebelle rolled her eyes at him. "Look at you! Getting cocky already, huh?" "Haha! I am cocky indeed! What're you gonna do about that? People laughed at me back then for having three daughters but not

She is already asking for her reward even before

bracelets look like. Therefore, any pair of bracelets will

simple. Anyway, she is your daughter,

later, Selena invited Pierre to her house by texting him, while the man happened to be reading Meredith's message in his bed at that time. 'Are you home, Pierre? I'd like to swing by and visit

up his chatroom with Selena. 'I'll be there soon.' Soon, Pierre showed up at Selena's house in the afternoon. When the lady opened the door, she peeked behind him and saw no

"They didn't tag along."

somehow upset Pierre a little deep down. Did she invite me

made their favorite dish today. Anyhow, maybe you could take some away for them when you leave later." It was only after finishing her sentence that

While the girl's adorable voice made Pierre's day, he was reminded

to enjoy dinner at the dining table full of dishes that

day. I wouldn't have cooked so much had I known you'd come alone," Selena said as she distributed the plates and

tittering. "Mr. Handsome, you're the first man Mom has ever cooked for. As you

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