Chapter 242
Percival rubbed his temples with annoyance, feeling somewhat helpless.
“You need to come pick us up right now! No substitutes! Or we will never forgive you!” Cecilia commanded.
Isolde chimed in. “Right, we will never forgive you!”
“Vivienne, I need to head to the airport to pick up my mom and Isolde” Percival stood up. “I’ll be back later”
He glanced at the Brooks family and asked Vivienne, Do you want to come with me?”
He wanted her to avoid dealing with these troublesome people
Vivienne lounged in her chair. Till pass. I’ll visit Cecilia later”
“Alright.” Percival didn’t say anything else. If his girl wanted to stay and deal with the trash, let her.
Percival apologized to Judith and Scott before heading out.
After a few steps, he stopped by Calista “Calista, unless it’s important, don’t talk to me.”
He was talking to Calista, but his gaze was on Vivienne. It seemed like he was pleading for praise. “I am a gentleman.”
With that, he walked away without giving anyone else a glance.
Ashley, who was drinking water, sprayed it directly onto Carl’s face.
“Damn!” Carl jumped up from the sofa. “Ashley, are you crazy?!”
sorry” Ashley apologized while giving Percival a peculiar look.
hear
was a
What the hell?
at Ashley before rushing
she
resentfully, only to see Vivienne’s disdainful gaze in return. It
gaze.
frustration as her hands crumpled
hand, subtly patting Calista’s hand to comfort her, signaling her not to be
atmosphere in the living room changed visibly after Percival left.
and her gaze towards Vivienne was
Calista occasionally showed contempt
announced that dinner was
and invited everyone to the
next to Grandma‘ Judith took Vivienne’s hand and led her
she was about to sit
grandma tells you to sit, and
the head of the table
Paula’s voice grew sharp “Look at yourself and see if you’re worthy!”
was ready to fight back, but Judith was quicker. “Enought I told Vivienne to sit there.
She wanted to argue, but Melissa pulled her back. She didn’t dare
had intended to have Mila sit next to Scott, but Scott pulled Timothy to sit
Mila and Calista sit next
clothes and came down, he joined
asked Melissa.
referred to was Melissa’s son and Ashley’s brother, Darren
he was flying into Rivenwood at nine this
nudged Ashley “Call your
He didn’t answer” Ashley shook her
is stuck in traffic. Scott suggested. Let’s not wait for
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