Chapter 982 Envy

“Thank you, Mrs. Field,” Sheryn said, feeling overwhelmed by the older woman’s kindness.

She still stole a glance at Joseph from time to time. However…

He did not even spare her a glance. At that moment, he was carefully peeling shrimp for Charlotte.

It did not take long for the plate in front of Charlotte to be piled up with a mountain of food, including shrimp, crab meat, and other dishes… Almost all of them were placed there by Joseph.

While eating her food, Charlotte mumbled, “That’s enough, Joseph. Don’t get me any more food.”

“You’re so lucky, Ms. Lynch. Mr. Joseph is so kind to you. He piles your plate for you and peels shrimp for you. He’s too busy to eat!” Sheryn deliberately remarked casually, with a hint of envy in her gaze.

The warm atmosphere at the table suddenly became a little tense.

Ashlyn glanced at her casually. “Are you envious of them, Ms. Carling? If so, why not find a boyfriend quickly.”

never thought that Ashlyn would take a jab at her directly. Her face instantly flushed a crimson red, and she said in a slightly aggrieved tone, “Did I say something wrong? I didn’t mean

red, as if Ashlyn had bullied her. “I’m so sorry. I come from a village and lack exposure to the outside world, so I’m not

right.” Charlotte shook her head, not wanting to

had already seen what kind of girl Sheryn was when

the sponsored students and also

things or being too sensitive, but she

took

has romantic stirrings for the first time, has fallen in love with Joseph, her tall and handsome

the thought of Sheryn wanting to take her place in the Field family. If Joseph gets a girlfriend or marries in the future, where would that leave me, the

bitterness within her and a hint of fear for

buy a house. I must have a house and family of my own. Although it’s nice living in the Field residence as Mr. and Mrs. Field take good care of me and treat me like family, I don’t belong to this family at the end of

at ease at the thought and placed some food on Joseph’s plate in a natural manner. “Eat more, and don’t drink so much wine during tonight’s celebration

warmth flashed across Joseph’s handsome face, and

headache. “Speaking of the celebration dinner, James,

not go? Those

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