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.

in surprise at the

smiling and talking to him. Winsor was flattered

kind,

it. There’s no use bringing up the past now. You’ve grown so big.” Harvey tousled Winsor’s hair, pleasantly surprised to

stop the man from

he kept his head low and basked in

sight to behold.

all, it was an honor to let a man

and the others grew green with

to thank

hanging around Ashlyn. However, now

the sight of Harvey

could only muster the

serious? Just call me Uncle Harvey like Lynnie.” Harvey grinned.

stuttered out, struggling to recall the last time he had

However, now he found himself in the

time to get used to the

people in

they had her

exercised significant influence over the country.

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