Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 274

“Remember those photos from the party last time? It seems like not only is she indecent, but she also can’t act the part of Mrs. Norton properly either. What a disgrace to the family.”

“What on earth is Mr. Norton thinking? What exactly did he see in her? And all that talk about the V.M Fund… Unbelievable.”

The ruthless comments flooded Vivian’s ears, leaving her hot with shame.

Never had Vivian felt so out of place until this moment. Indeed, the upper-class social circle never had a place for her. She did not even know what gift would have been appropriate for such an occasion. Vivian rationalized that she deserved to be shamed.

Finnick, enraged by the remarks, was all ready to defend Vivian. However, the elder Mr. Norton beat him to it.

Evidently pleased with the gift in hand, he beamed at Vivian and said, “This is the best present I’ve received thus far. In fact, it’s very much my favorite. You’re too lovely, Vivian. Please accept my sincerest gratitude.”

The room instantly fell silent. Everyone was dumbfounded at the elder Mr. Norton’s high praise.

Exchanging incredulous looks, the indignant crowd sneered at the elder Mr. Norton’s explicit bias toward Vivian.

praise the gift like

at this sad

replied, “Well, I prepared this gift with my wife. I’ve always trusted her judgement, and it has evidently been the right choice – look at how happy Grandpa is. And also, a good gift isn’t just about the value

was ready to

on, this reunion is so hard to come by – don’t be at each other’s throats all the time, alright? You two are already grown-ups, so don’t act the same

of the old days hushed the

one became ranked first in school academically, the other wanted to dethrone him. When one

toward Vivian was much to her chagrin. But since

was real. Becoming a soon-to-be mother

laugher and chatting, the seconds ticked away swiftly. In a

I suppose it’s time for everyone to return to your own rooms. It was nice seeing all of you today. I’m

farewell and

was about to slip away when the old

and talk to

wanted to stay behind too. But his request was turned down by the

not what