Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

“What do you mean by that? Although Alex is Heather’s ex-husband, he is not a good-for- nothing as you described,” Kate retorted angrily.

Seeing how furious Kate was, Dexter decided to admit his mistake to placate her even though he looked down on Alex.

“I apologize, young man. I didn’t mean it in a negative way. It’s just a manner of speaking we folks from Nebula City have, and I failed to correct myself. I hope you can understand,” said Dexter with a smile.

Despite his apologetic words, Dexter acted all superior and smug. His disdain intensified when he learned that Alex was Heather’s good-for-nothing ex-husband.

“It’s fine. I’m used to it,” Alex said nonchalantly.

as a son-in-law in the Jennings family, he had endured countless humiliations. He had been subjected to harsh words and seen disdain in his wife, Heather’s eyes. There

overwhelmed with self-blame. She tightly clenched her clothes with both hands and kept

him. Even though he considered Alex to be a worthless failure, there was something inside him that

her. After their divorce, he

pulled an invitation out of her bag and passed it to Heather, saying, “Alex and I are tying the knot in a few days. I debated whether to tell you, given the past awkward relationship between you and Alex. But since

the dazzling red invitation lying on the table. Kate’s actions. felt deliberate, stabbing into her heart like a sharp blade. If Kate had

of mocking me for being with a middle- aged man! Heather’s anger surged as she dwelled

invitation, along with

you both are about to tie the knot, it’s a perfect occasion for celebration. After all, it’s not every day that two best friends