Edgar and His Destined Wife

Chapter 377 Unexpected News

In the following thirty minutes, the guests kept firing questions at Jean, asking about her family background, education, and career. Besides her parents’ death, she was impeccable in every way.

When Mrs. Astor heard that Jean ran an investment company, she could not help but look at her with awe and ask in Hugo’s presence, “Ms. Eyer, you’re an outstanding young lady. Why do you choose to be with Hugo? He has a five-year-old child.”

Hugo finally ran out of patience. “Your question is uncalled for.” But Jean glanced at him calmly and answered Mrs. Astor with a smile, “I’m not that outstanding. After all, I’m a divorcee.”

She brought up the matter frankly and seemed unaffected by it. Hugo clenched his hands. Even Ellie sensed the tense atmosphere and tried to hide behind Jean.

“Oh, you’re a divorcee. No wonder. In that case, you are a good match for each other. I was thinking why a lady from a wealthy family would want to be with him.”

Their attitude toward Jean changed instantly. Furthermore, their eyes were filled with disdain and disgust. It was a complete turn from their attitude when Jean exchanged a business card with them. Hugo’s expression darkened. “You better watch what you say.”

“Why? She said it herself. It makes sense. She knows her shortcomings. Otherwise, why would she choose to be with a widower who has a child?”

Their words grew harsh. Ellie shrank away and hid her face behind Jean’s arm.

Jean turned around slowly and gently held Ellie’s hand. She comforted Ellie, “Ellie, don’t be scared. Go to your room and play with Legos. I will come to see you in a while, okay?”

Ellie considered for a long time before nodding slowly. Then, she grabbed onto Jean’s sleeve tightly. “Jean, please don’t leave.” “Don’t worry. I won’t leave.” Jean comforted Ellie and handed her over to the nanny.

After watching Ellie walk up the steps, Hugo’s expression turned stern. As soon as Ellie got upstairs, he wanted to lead Jean away from those people’s presence. “That’s all for today.”

He would not let these people continue to insult them in his home.

Jean shook her head. “It’s all right.”

Hugo felt his heart tighten. “But…”

“I’m a divorcee, and you have a child. There’s no point hiding these.”

Hugo instantly understood the words she did not say.

We are only acting, after all.

So why does it matter whether what they said is real?

strangers to her. Their accusations and comments meant

eyes flashed with a

that

turned to the group of people. “Does anyone

exposed what

of

admirable, and I also approve of you being with Hugo. However, I still insist

smile grew wider. “After all, what will happen to Ellie once you and Hugo have

she was considering the best for

tone and gaze

Jean investigated this morning and found that the daughters of this family were all married off

develop their company. In truth, they

if she

frowned. “That’s

smiled delightedly. “That’s why I need to bring Ellie with me. It

Hugo clenched his fists.

them for so long only because

happened to me in the past. I won’t be able to bear children, so you all don’t have

The room fell silent.

stunned by

impossible! Don’t lie

lie about this?” Jean looked coldly

turned the table

that Lily and her gang racked their brains to come

but to leave the small gifts they brought for Ellie

through gritted teeth,

smiled naturally.

She behaved naturally through it

a

closed the door and

do you think, Mr. Mason? Was it

Hugo from

nodded slowly. “Yes. Thank you

gift, I should help you with your matter.