Elliot lifted his head and turned in the direction of the voice. There was a slight smile in his eyes as he spoke, âLorelai, youâre back.â
Lorelai was one of Elliotâs childhood companions, and they had grown up together.
â| canât believe that you're able to recognize me! Iâm so happy about this! | thought that you would no longer remember me because Iâve grown up and my looks have changed.â Lorelai walked over from the tiny pathway by the forest, and she reached out to tidy her curly, long hair, fluttering in the breeze. âCongratulations on your marriage.â
âI'm very happy to see you back here for my wedding.â Elliot nodded with a smile.
â| would like very much to meet your wife, the future young mistress of the family.â There was a look of admiration in her eyes as she spoke.
âYou'll love her.â After Elliot said that, he turned to the human relations manager and said, âYou can go and deal with your work first.â
Lorelai couldn't help mentioning again, âElliot, weâve 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.â
âYou've changed a lot, though. The scrawny young girl in the past is now a pretty little lady.â Elliot was quite pleased.
âCongratulations, Elliot, for gaining such a great wife and an adorable son. | heard that his name is Jared, right?â She asked with asmile.
âYes, his nameâs Jared, and heâs five years old.â
âI'm so keen to meet your son. | heard that heâs the exact replica of the young you. | must say, | had a deep impression of you when you were a kid!â Lorelaiâs 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 hasnât even married Elliot yet, but her husband is already flirting with another woman. Katrinaâs intent was to show this video to Anastasia and then take a good look at Anastasiaâs 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, âMrs. Presgrave.â
Anastasia graciously nodded in acknowledgment as she went up to Harrietâs side. Harriet reached out and held Anastasiaâs hand to lead Anastasia to the seat next to her.
âMrs. Presgrave has dressed up so prettily today. Sheâs such a beauty.â One of the females in attendance praised Anastasia immediately.
â| heard that Mrs. Presgrave is very talented. She has obtained a lot of prizes and tokens of achievement.â
âYeah, thatâs right. Her masterpieces are worth a fortune right now.â
â| think she must not have time for work after the marriage. From now on, our entire family will be led by Mrs. Presgrave.â
Harriet noticed that everyone was fawning over Anastasia, and she brushed them off by waving her hands. âThatâs enough.
We're family here, so letâs just talk about the usual family matters.â
âHey! | heard that Lorelai is back. Why isnât she here at the tea party today?â One of the middle-aged women asked the elegantly-dressed woman across from her.
âLorelai will be here shortly.â The woman was Lorelaiâs mom.
â| heard that Lorelai has achieved so much while overseas and sheâs great in her field. Not only has she obtained a degree, but her job is mainly in finance too. She has done well.â
âYou're too kind. Sheâs just an ordinary girl.â
Harriet was slightly surprised, so she asked, âLoralei is back? | haven't seen her for quite some time now.â
âShe remained overseas for the past twelve years and never came back. Itâs rude of her to not come back often to see you, Old Madam Presgrave.â Kendra spoke up guiltily.
âIt's fine. The most important thing is that the kids do well in their field.â Harriet brushed her off by waving.