Chapter 0043

Susanne supported Patrick as they soaked up the sun in a small square at Belmont Hills.

However, plenty of neighbors were around, pointing and gossiping about them.

“Wow, Susanne! You’re finally out today!” Betty, a woman about Susanne’s age, smirked and spoke

with a hint of sarcasm. “I heard your son–in–law is back. Is he staying with you?”

Susanne snorted and could not be bothered to engage with Betty, simply replying, “What does it matter

to you? You have no idea how amazing he is!”

Deep down, though, Susanne’s heart was beating fast. Alexander exceeded her expectations lately,

and it left her slightly uneasy.

Where did all his money come from? Was he up to something illegal or unethical?

Thus, she decided not to argue back, afraid of making things worse and causing trouble for Amber and

Alexander.

“Let’s go home!” The displeased Patrick pulled Susanne to her feet.

“Leaving already? Marriage is such an important thing, and he’s not even throwing a wedding

celebration? Why don’t you host a banquet or something?” teased Betty mockingly, completely

unfazed. “Oh, what is he doing now again? After being gone for so many years, where’s he working?

Does he have a good job?”

Susanne, not in the mood to argue with Betty, snapped, “It’s none of your business!”

Betty chose to ignore her and chuckled mischievously. “Why so serious, Susanne? You think it’s

embarrassing too, don’t you?”

Betty was clearly looking for trouble. Neighbors like her could not stand to see others do well. In all of

was the

and

still glaring at me? No matter what you do, you

worthless son–in–law!”

no more, and she turned to

Don’t go! When Amber gets divorced, I’ll introduce her

as she stared

roaring engine rumbled through the air. A sleek, elegant red Porsche pulled up

front of Betty.

sunlight, and the reflection from its bodywork was almost

eyes when she saw

back,” Amber called out when she

my eyes were playing

lent you their car?

You can’t afford

Porsche. After all, one of her

owned one, too. She knew that it cost millions to get the

With Amber’s salary, she could

unsure of how to

gift from me to Amber,” Alexander stated

Betty was utterly dumbfounded.

bought it? Did he not just return a few days

that money had been so tight for him that

it because he thought commuting to work

added softly.

a state of shock, completely stunned when she heard that Alexander

expensive car for Amber

+15 BONUS

without a job! Where did all this

you discussing with my mom, ma’am?” Alexander narrowed

I–I’ll go make dinner now.” The flustered Betty hastily

Susanne seemed

her own

gloated and shouted, “Leaving so soon?

Betty ran off quickly.

in relief. Nonetheless, it felt like a dream when

for Amber but also

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