Chapter 100 Know Your Place

“Don’t just stand there,” Armand voiced, “Your back will hurt if you stand for a long time.”

Though the man’s voice was cold as usual, Marilyn spotted his concern toward her through his words. Instantly, the jealousy and frustration inside her vanished without a trace.

“Okay.” Marilyn smiled at him shyly. She also asked the housekeeper to prepare Armand’s favorite drink and sent it to the living room.

Genevieve hadn’t gotten over her grandmother’s death. Thus, when she met Harriet that day, she couldn’t help but be drawn by the latter upon noticing her gentle smile and kindness.

That day, as she peeled the orange and talked with Harriet, Genevieve felt an immense sense of fulfillment she had lost long ago.

Marilyn was in the living room then too. Regardless, she sensed that Harriet was more prone to speaking to Genevieve. Seeing that she couldn’t even chime in, she focused on peeling the apple skin and cutting them into pieces for Armand.

Upon noticing Marilyn’s actions, Harriet glimpsed at her and said, “Marilyn, do ask the housekeeper to help you with such a small matter. Be careful not to hurt yourself.”

“It’s okay. Armand and G-Genevieve are guests, after all.” Marilyn smiled faintly and asked Genevieve, “Do you have any type of dishes you prefer?”

of displeasure flashed across Harriet’s eyes when she

her. However, she would start crossing Harriet’s boundaries whenever Armand

to hint to others about her affection toward

on Harriet’s arm and retorted with a smile, “This is Grandma’s place, so it’s

that, she shook Harriet’s arm and asked, “Grandma, am I a

home. There’s no need to be shy,” Harriet announced while chuckling. She was satisfied with Genevieve’s attitude earlier, but now, she had fully

good at coaxing people and knows how to roast others perfectly. I can’t help but take a

could humiliate her with just a few sentences, causing

sharp blade slit opened her finger’s skin, and blood

spotted the blood coming out of her finger while sitting on the other side of the couch. He was about to

retrieved two sheets from it, approached Marilyn, and personally wiped away the blood on her

tried to retract her hand, but Genevieve grabbed her wrist and forcefully pressured the former to accept her “gentle”

future since you’re pregnant, Marilyn. Armand is your brother-in-law, and he knows how to feed himself. You don’t have to worry about

fixed his gaze

herself so she could hide her pathetic look from the others. She then forcefully pulled her

up while announcing, “I’ll go check the kitchen. Please continue without

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