Chapter 1187

Alaric’s piercing gaze lingered on Hertha as he walked past her, with Angelina trailing behind. The moment Angelina’s eyes met Hertha’s, a flicker of cold surprise crossed her face, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared, and she continued to cheerfully usher Georgia and her mother to keep up.

It was only after the group had passed that Hertha allowed her tense shoulders to relax.

“Do you know those people?” Spencer’s voice suddenly cut through the air.

Thalassa was about to speak, but Hertha beat her to it, “No, we don’t.”

Her answer was emphatic, causing Spencer to pause.

Alaric, who had taken a seat behind them, stiffened at her resolute response, throwing a chilling glance in Hertha’s direction.

Alaric’s reaction, as she was facing away from him, Hertha could clearly

just average middle-class folks. Those people are clearly from the high society, the

on “high society.” The people at the next table, including

us? It’s not every day that our families get together like this, and

words were

something. Alaric, what do you fancy? I’ll start with your favorites,” said Georgia, ever so considerate.

she is. Come, sit next to Alaric. It’ll make it easier for you two to discuss the menu,” Angelina

leaning in with the menu so close their heads were nearly touching. “Alaric, what do you

She wanted to be close to Alaric and also for Hertha to hear

not to know each other, Georgia was well aware

was just one

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