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

but I pretended to be intoxicated after consuming lots of 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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all out to get her elders off her back

of the rich social class were there. Jasmine’s fake drunkenness and sleep–on the floor stunt was a

drunken fit at Mrs. Dawson’s

wildfire, it did not take long

up about status, looked down on Jasmine. There

Soxes were locals of Wiltspoon and made their money during the property boom. Since Jasmine’s parents took over the family business, their assets had doubled,

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

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

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

in disbelief, “You

times call

Jasmine’s intention to marry someone rich and powerful. Instead of looking for love, she was waiting for love to come to her. Her family did not need to rush her into

would not find chemistry with

not come.