Elliot lifted his head and turned in the direction of the voice. There was a slight smile in his eyes as he spoke, “Lorelai, you’re back.”
Lorelai was one of Elliot’s childhood companions, and they had grown up together.
“I can’t believe that you’re able to recognize me! I’m so happy about this! I thought that you would no longer remember me because I’ve grown up and my looks have changed.” Lorelai walked over from the tiny pathway by the forest, and she reached out to tidy her curly, long hair, fluttering in the breeze. “Congratulations on your marriage.”
“I’m very happy to see you back here for my wedding.” Elliot nodded with a smile.
“I would like very much to meet your wife, the future young mistress of the family.” There was a look of admiration
in her eyes as she spoke.
“You’ll love her.” After Elliot said that, he turned to the human relations manager and said, “You can go and deal with your work first.”
Lorelai couldn’t help mentioning again, “Elliot, we’ve not seen each other for at least twelve years, right? You haven’t changed much at all in my eyes, and you’re still as handsome and charming as before.”
“You’ve changed a lot, though. The scrawny young girl in the past is now a pretty little lady.” Elliot was quite pleased.
“Congratulations, Elliot, for gaining such a great wife and an adorable son. I heard that his name is Jared, right?” She asked with a smile.
“Yes, his name’s Jared, and he’s five years old.”
“I’m so keen to meet your son. I heard that he’s the exact replica of the young you. I must say, I had a deep impression of you when you were a kid!” Lorelai’s smile widened.
Nearby, Katrina was taking a walk, and she strolled past the two. She saw from afar that Elliot was taking a walk with a fashionably dressed young girl. She noticed they were full of smiles as they chatted with each other, and she couldn’t help feeling jealous. At the same time, though, she revealed a mocking smile on her face. Is Anastasia aware that her husband is currently having a great time chatting with another girl?
Katrina took out her cell phone and inched closer to secretly snapping a photo of them. Subsequently, she saw the girl look on as Elliot left. That girl remained in the same spot for quite some time before finally retracting her gaze, and clearly, there was a yearning look in her eyes.
Hah! Anastasia hasn’t even married Elliot yet, but her husband is already flirting with another woman. Katrina’s intent was to show this video to Anastasia and then take a good look at Anastasia’s expression.
The tea party was held in a very
luxurious and elegantly-decorated courtyard. There were long crystal
tabletops full of dainty snacks and drinks. It seemed that every female in the extended Presgrave Family was in attendance.
Harriet sat in the center of the room, and there was an empty spot right next to her.
Just then, Anastasia made her way inside from the side door of the garden. All of the ladies turned their heads in her direction. As Anastasia approached them, the womenfolk greeted her respectfully, “Mrs. Presgrave.”
Anastasia graciously nodded in acknowledgment as she went up to Harriet’s side. Harriet reached out and held Anastasia’s hand to lead Anastasia to the seat next to her.
“Mrs. Presgrave has dressed up so prettily today. She’s such a beauty.” One of the females in attendance praised Anastasia immediately.
“I heard that Mrs. Presgrave is very talented. She has obtained a lot of prizes and tokens of achievement.”
“Yeah, that’s right. Her masterpieces are worth a fortune right now.”
“I think she must not have time for work after the marriage. From now on, our entire family will be led by Mrs. Presgrave.”
Harriet noticed that everyone was fawning over Anastasia, and she brushed them off by waving her hands. “That’s enough. We’re family here, so let’s just talk about the usual family matters.”
“Hey! I heard that Lorelai is back. Why isn’t she here at the tea party today?” One of the middle-aged women asked the elegantly-dressed woman across from her.
“Lorelai will be here shortly.” The woman was Lorelai’s mom.
“I heard that Lorelai has achieved so much while overseas and she’s great in her field. Not only has she obtained a degree, but her job is mainly in finance too. She has done well.”
“You’re too kind. She’s just an ordinary girl.”
Harriet was slightly surprised, so she asked, “Loralei is back? I haven’t seen her for quite some time now.”
“She remained overseas for the past twelve years and never came back. It’s rude of her to not come back often to see you, Old Madam Presgrave.” Kendra spoke up guiltily.
“It’s fine. The most important thing is that the kids do well in their field.” Harriet brushed her off by waving.
