Harvey’s voice was cold and authoritative. “I’m sorry, madam. I don’t know your daughter. I’m here to celebrate Lynnie’s birthday.”

His cold attitude starkly contrasted with how he had spoken with Ashlyn earlier.

Mary felt her face going hot with embarrassment.

Tears brimmed in Penelope’s eyes. She had never felt so humiliated in her whole life.

She stood there and felt her legs going weak, ready to give out at any moment.

Other than putting up a weak front, Penelope could think of no other way to save her dignity.

Meanwhile, Harvey beamed at Ashlyn like the friendly grandfather next door.

He even turned to look at Naomi and the others.

“Oh, I’m so happy to see you youngsters here. You lot are so full of energy!”

Winsor considered himself a well-connected man, and he had seen his fair share of important things in life.

widened his eyes in surprise at the

was smiling and talking to him. Winsor was flattered

kind, Old

must be Winsy. When your father and brother were still around… Ah, forget it. There’s no use bringing up the past now. You’ve grown so big.” Harvey tousled Winsor’s hair, pleasantly surprised to see that the boy

the man from ruffling his

kept his head low and

amusing sight to behold. Yet, many

to let a man like Harvey

the others grew green with envy

Ashlyn to thank for his

had looked down on Winsor for hanging

astounded at the sight of Harvey that they were

could only muster the words,

Just call me Uncle Harvey like Lynnie.” Harvey grinned. “Same goes for

Harvey,” Winsor stuttered out, struggling to recall the last time he had addressed someone

also a respectable figure in the public’s eyes. However, now

reckoned he needed more time to get used to the

only a handful of people

Ashlyn being one of the handful, they had her to thank

their faces. He was an individual who exercised significant influence over the country. H Nation might

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