The next morning, Anna went to Selina’s place with some fruit and flowers. Selina was alone in the garden trimming roses when Anna arrived.

The maid opened the gate for Anna and showed her the way to the backyard. She said, “Anna, you’re quite polite. You always bring so much stuff every time you visit your aunt.”

Before Anna could reply, Selina said, “Every time | see these things, it makes me feel like you’re here to visit a patient.” Anna immediately frowned and said, “No, Auntie Selina. | brought them because | respect you!”

Selina hadn’t smiled at Anna since she walked in. She was “concentrating” on the roses and almost cut all the leaves off, and she seemed to also be mad at those flowers as well.

Anna felt terrible for the lovely roses, and then sighed. She sat next to. Selina and asked, “Are you still upset over what happened last night? Don’t be angry, it really doesn’t matter.”

Selina asked, frowning, “Don’t you think it matters? This is your family’s first meeting with Wayne’s family, for God’s sake! The Gabriels have a poor reputation, and I’m afraid the Wrights will look down on you after you get married. Bruce and his family are unbearable people. They not only embarrassed me, but also made you look awful in front of the Wrights. What a bunch of snobs!”

Hearing that, Anna wrapped her arms around Selina and leaned on her shoulder, saying, “Gee, Auntie Selina. You know what kind of people

they are, and Peter will find out about it if he wants to. Wayne and Peter 337 About Matthew’s Mother are nice people, believe me. Also, they know I’m not familiar with Uncle Bruce and his lousy family.”

“But they acted so rude and outrageous last night! They were very eager to get familiar with you, so they can take advantage of you. They didn’t even greet you before trying to get you to do something for them. It’s such a disgrace!” Selina said furiously.

say yes to

idiots! Bruce would’ve still been poor if your grandfather hadn’t adopted him fifty years ago. |

ever at swearing. When Anna was a child, she was very afraid of Selina when she was angry.

you keep

rose, then asked Anna, “Do you really not care about it? if so, I don’t even

Anna.”

shook Selina’s arm, “No. | still need you to plan my wedding for me. If you don’t talk to me, then | will have difficulties planning a wedding. I need your

were a dependable little girl when you were younger, but how did you become like this now?” Though Selina was grumbling, she was delighted for Anna.

Selina added, “Actually, it would be nice if Wayne didn’t have children. | truly don’t want you to be someone else’s stepmother. If 337 About Matthew’s

here to tell you something. I’ve

“What is it?”

her lips and said, “It’s about

mother’s hotel. Numerous tourists were visiting this town during the recent

a cold? She hasn’t been downstairs in several days, and I’m worried about her.

first floor. The door to his mother’s room was locked, as he

cold lately, so her cold will worsen if she catches a cold breeze. It’s fine. She just needs a couple more days to rest. I’ll have the cook prepare something she’ll enjoy and send it to her

and asked, “Fine. By the way, how come you came back with your mom this time?

an excuse and

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