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.

endured countless humiliations. He had been subjected to harsh words and seen disdain in his wife, Heather’s eyes. There were even

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

considered Alex to be a worthless

all, Alex first married a stunning beauty like Heather and even had a son with her. After their divorce,

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 we’re here now, let bygones be bygones. You’ve found an amazing partner, so I’d like to

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

amazing partner, but that’s just her way of mocking me for being with a middle- aged man! Heather’s anger surged as she dwelled

the invitation, along with Kate’s hypocritical face.

took the invitation With a smile, he replied, “Don’t worry, I will make sure Heather attends your wedding! Since you both are about to tie the