Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 181

With Shawn gone, Jasmine expressed her concern. “Seren, did your sister have another argument with your brother–in–law?”

While caressing her nephew’s head, Serenity replied, “Hank is still at his parents‘ home He told my sister to return his portion of the living expenses because he wasn’t eating at home He wants his cut back.”

Jasmine responded after a brief pause, “He’s not much of a keeper, isn’t he?”

Serenity fell silent for a moment before answering, “My sister needs to find stability before she can think about the future.”

Jasmine was without a word.

“How was Mrs. Dawson’s party? Did you have chemistry with her son?”

“My head is still aching.”

Serenity blinked her eyes and burst out laughing. “Don’t tell me you faked being drunk at the party?”

It was all about poise and grace within the higher society.

Jasmine could forget marrying

wine. I lay on the floor and pretended to sleep. My aunt frantically dragged me out of there. I think my aunt won’t ever take

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out to get her elders off her back about marrying a rich

did not attend Mrs. Dawson’s birthday party, those of the rich

drunken fit at Mrs. Dawson’s birthday

like wildfire, it did not take long for the whole community to find

status, looked down on Jasmine. There went Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Sox’s plans to marry Jasmine

Soxes were locals of Wiltspoon and made their money during the property boom. Since Jasmine’s parents

the Soxes were nouveau riches who only struck a gold mine by luck

and determination to make it through. She also bore a son, which secured

Lowe’s treatment toward Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Lowe sure wore the pants in

said in disbelief, “You sure risked it

call for

and powerful. Instead of looking for love, she was waiting for love to come to her. Her

but would

not come.