Chapter 40

Yvonne was the type of person who would always stand up for herself. She would never let anyone mock or taunt her without a fight. She could sense Guinevere’s jiving tone earlier, and she didn’t care if it was intentional. She just had to fight back.

Once Yvonne was done talking, Guinevere’s face turned blank and frigid. The air got tense again. Silent awkwardness ruled the table.

Nobody spoke. Yvonne dangled a spoon aimlessly, not knowing what she said. Lucas pushed food onto Yvonne’s plate, urging her to eat. Yvonne accepted the food without saying anything

especially between a couple who had spent a lot of time together. However, she found

into smaller pieces. He then exchanged his plate with Guievere. He did this in complete silence, but he still had the attention of everyone at the table. He showed that he was devoted to Guinevere without needing to say a

food the second she noticed Weston doing this. Her fingers dug into the flesh of her thigh, but her

they were also having steak. She remembered how Weston would cut up the steak into bite-sized pieces for her just as he was doing now, as if it was his duty. She could not help but laugh at herself. She had been so foolish as to be moved by that little gesture. She had assumed that it was Weston showing his gentle side

was only a habit of his, borne out of his time with Guinevere. Guinevere’s face now gradually regained its color. She gazed lovingly at the man beside him and thanked him sweetly. “Didn’t I tell you,” Weston suddenly spoke as he wiped his hands, “that I will

man was trying to protect Guinevere, Just as she was thinking of firing back again, Lucas suddenly grabbed her hand under

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