Chapter 3
The sound on other side hummed, “I will prepare a gift and pick you up at six o’clock tomorrow night.“}
After that, the phone was hung up with a snap. I could imagine the scene of Afro pestering Richard to feed her with a sweet smile.
Looking at the bruise on my arm, I suddenly felt a sense of revenge. I sighed dejectedly after a moment.
The next day, I prepared everything and put on light makeup to improve my complexion. At six o’clock, Richard was nowhere to be seen and could not reach.
After several times, I left her a message and went over first. I brought the gifts to the old house and found that the guests were all there Seeing that I was alone, my father said dissatisfiedly, “Where is my son–in–law? So many guests are here, why don’t you come with him?” Luna Ortish glanced at me lightly, “Ronald, don’t embarrass Quinni. With her stubborn personality, it’s normal that your son–in–law doesn’t like to come with her.” She raised her wrist unconsciously, revealing the eight–treasure imperial green bracelet.”
I couldn’t help but shrink my eyes. That was my mother’s dowry and it was custom–made by my grandfather from a foreign master. My father showed a little impatience, “Call him and make sure he’s coming.”}
I lowered my eyebrows and head, as I was about to perfunctorily pass it over. The next second, there was a noise outside the door. I looked up and saw Richard in a white suit and red bow tie at the door.
Meanwhile, Afro Cartier, who was next to him, was wearing a white dress.
If someone didn’t know him, they would most probably think that this was his wedding day.”
My heart tightened. That day was the Lawrence Family’s banquet and he actually brought Afro to the door. This was openly trampling on my face. Someone nearby started to whisper.
“Boss Hyes turns to bring his young mistress to his father–in–law’s house, what a fantastic night!“}
“Who let him be the richest man? When the Lawrence Family tried to lift him up after they sold their daughter, they should have thought about the result today.”
“What’s on earth! It’s very pitiful Miss Lawrence. She’s so proud and capable, but now look what happen? She becomes an abandoned woman.“}
I watched Richard walking to my father with Afro. “Dad, this is my friend, Afro Cartier. She’s bored alone at home, so I brought her here to get some fun.“}
My father’s face froze and he smiled, “Afro Cartier, welcome, welcome, Richard’s friends are friends of mine, please take a seat.“} Afro glanced at me with her eyes rolling, “Since you welcome me, I won’t be naughty.”
Seeing Richard chuckle and look at Afro, my nose suddenly felt sore. My heart seemed to be pinched by a pair of big hands and ravaged.§ In the next moment, my father led Richard to meet Luna. Richard handed over the gift with a smile, wishing her health and happiness.
My father and him sat side by side in the middle of the podium, accepting everyone’s congratulations. Only then did I realize that my mother had also been taken back from the sanatorium. She actually stood below Luna.
Everyone called Luna Mrs. Lawrence and just nodded to my mother. In contrary, my mother only laughed, mechanically turned the jade bracelet on her wrist. She immersed herself in her own world.
It was a token of love that my father gave her when he confessed his love, a man–made glass bead bracelet worth twenty billion dollar.
I walked over her in distressed and hugged my mother. I arranged her hair. Everyone passed by us, toasting and laughing. They chatted with Richard, praising Afro’s elegant temperament.}
The rich ladies surrounded Luna, envious of her marrying a good husband and taking better care of herself.
In the intertwined banquet hall, my mother and I were like lonely fallen leaves, letting people wave away at will.
