Caleb was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and had met people from all walks of life.

Hence, he immediately realized that the middle-aged lady was no pushover.

She seems especially hostile to Lynnie.

His initial friendly expression slipped as he asked icily, “Lynnie, do you know this lady?”

Did he just call Ashlyn “Lynnie?” Are they that close to each other?

Mary froze, and her breath caught in her throat.

Behind her, Penelope felt as though someone had punched her heart forcefully a few times. Her heart ached so much that she could barely breathe.

After all, she had just been humiliated in public.

Ashlyn’s gaze swept over them before landing on Jenny and Hera, who were standing a distance away.

across her eyes. “Of course I know

she replied impatiently, “They are my stepmother and stepsister. We used

but frown after hearing

see. The crowd who was watching the debacle was

evil, and Mary’s reaction proved that she was not on good terms with

gaze darkened as he observed Mary and Penelope, who

was even a tinge of anger in

knew that Ashlyn’s family did not treat her well, but he had no idea her stepmother

not even as pretty and elegant as Lynnie! Ha! I can’t believe they

expression was wintry as he asked, “Ma’am,

evident that everyone instantly realized

about

want to know how you got to know Ashlyn. She never even went overseas before, and

could not wait to hear Caleb talk about his relationship with

the better of her. Caleb’s frosty expression scared the wits out of

then landed on Ashlyn. “How could you be Mr. Powell’s student? Stop spouting

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