Chapter 27: A Crushing Defeat

However, the man was not alone he was holding a woman in his arms.

Michelle narrowed her eyes and realized that it was her cousin, Lynn Greenwood.She was clinging on
to Jared, looking like a proud peacock, and Jolie was following the couple.

Lynn looked straight ahead, ignoring Michelle, who was staring at them with wide eyes.

Michelle bit her bottom lip and fisted her palms to control her rage.

The mere sight of the couple infuriated her; she wanted to leave right away before losing her cool in
front of everyone.

Jared took Lynn to the sofa opposite her as if she were a mere stranger.

He greeted the elders and began to drink his tea.

Michelle couldn't help but wonder if he had forgotten the time they spent together.

"Ask the cook to serve dinner," Clay ordered.

The man adored his grandson-in-law.Jared was a renowned designer.He was not only rich but had also
earned success and fame in a short time.

The Greenwoods revered him.

Although Jared was born in an ordinary family, he had become a global icon now.

"Grandpa, I need to check on my patient.Please allow me to return to the hospital."

Michelle couldn't stand it anymore.

She had to leave the place right away.



Unexpectedly, Lynn spoke, flashing a sweet smile.

"Chelle, you seldom come home and spend time with us.How can you leave without having dinner?
Your cousin-in-law and I have just returned home.This is a family reunion, and I don't want you to miss
it.At least eat something before you leave."

Lynn was dolled up in a red dress.

No one but Michelle could read the true meaning of her sugar-coated words.She couldn't ignore the
hatred in Lynn's eyes.

The woman was implying that Jared belonged to her now and that she had no right over him.

"Fine," Michelle hissed through her teeth.

Lynn was pleased to see her reaction.She wanted to show off that Jared was her husband now.

Being a fashion model, she considered herself above Michelle and believed that Jared would never go
back to his ex.

Michelle was just a dispensable member of the Greenwoods.

During dinner, Jared didn't bother to look at Michelle once.

Dustin was sitting beside her chattering the entire time, but she didn't hear a thing.

Her eyes and ears were fixed on the couple in front of her.

Michelle's blood began to boil as she watched Jared considerately discarding the bones from the fishes
and placing the succulent meat in Lynn's bowl.He used to do the same for her when they ate



together.He had showered Michelle with love and promised that he wouldn't let anyone or anything hurt
her -- not even the fish bones.

However, someone else was receiving the man's boundless love and affection.

Michelle couldn't watch it anymore.Her stomach sank; she couldn't eat anything even though Dustin
had generously filled her bowl with her favorite dishes.

"Excuse me, I need to use the washroom."

She stood up and stormed off in a huff.

Michelle closed the bathroom door behind her and looked at the mirror --- the reflection seemed alien
to her.

Her face looked pale as a ghost.Her red lips had lost their color, except for the blood streaks on her
lower lip where she had bitten a while ago to control herself.


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