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?”

hint of displeasure flashed across Harriet’s eyes when

would start crossing Harriet’s boundaries whenever

she tried to hint to

guests.” Genevieve leaned on Harriet’s arm and retorted with a smile, “This is Grandma’s place, so it’s home. Since we’re simply returning home, there is

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

announced while chuckling. She was satisfied with Genevieve’s attitude earlier, but now, she had fully

coaxing people and knows how to roast others perfectly.

just a few sentences, causing the hand she used to hold the knife to

she trembled, the sharp blade slit opened her finger’s skin, and blood immediately oozed

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

wiped away the blood on

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

should avoid any sharp items in the 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

fixed

breath to calm herself so she could hide her pathetic look from the others. She

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

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