The Returning Ex

“Maybe they’re concerned about your marriage,” Lorraine said with a nod.

Lola could only nod in agreement. “Yeah, maybe.” Far from being concerned, they’re just thirsty for a bunch of gossip, she thought silently.

Despite that, she recalled her conversation with her mother in the kitchen earlier about the bridal price. If this got out, the whole village would be in a buzz, and she had no idea how these people would criticize her behind her back.

Without a doubt, there would be talks about her being a gold-digger, and she could even imagine that some people would suspect her of being a sugar baby to Logan. Or else, there would be no reason for a wealthy family like the Jeffersons to take a fancy on her since there were plenty of beautiful girls in the world.

Everyone could tell that there was nothing extraordinary about her looks, education level and job. Not even her family background was exceptional, so what made her so special?

She didn’t even want to think about it; just the thought of all these gave her a headache.

who finished eating first. In the countryside, things were more relaxed and people didn’t require the younger generation to wait at the table for the elders to finish eating. Hence, while the men were

bring your boyfriend home

could even say anything, Lorraine spoke up first. “Yes, we came here to discuss their marriage today. We’re very

really lucky, then,” he said,

the smile still on her face, Lorraine replied, “No, no. We’re the lucky ones because she’s

let Lola hold her head up high in front

Lorraine was over Lola, they all swallowed their questions. Still, there were people hanging around and would occasionally turn to look into the yard, but nobody dared

asked in a lowered voice, “Are all these people

Lola feel a little embarrassed because the tone of the man earlier didn’t sound like he was happy for her. Rather, he seemed a little like a bystander watching the show, and he still looked unconvinced

could easily tell the meaning behind the looks of these people, and Lola could only open and close her

could already guess the answer,