He turned the question over to Elizabeth.
A shadow crossed Elizabeth’s face.
Clinging to her pride, she grasped Andrew’s arm and introduced him.
“I seemed to have forgotten to introduce him earlier.
This is Andrew Griffin, my boyfriend and also my first love.
”
She emphasized “first love” with a tone of superiority, clearly proud of and unting Andrew’s significance.
Ste was indifferent to Elizabeth’s romantic derations.
After Elizabeth’s prolonged introduction, Ste simply stated, “Congrattions.
I look forward to possibly attending your wedding someday.
”
Elizabeth’s face turned pale.
It felt like her punches hadnded on a soft cushion.
She gritted her teeth, clearly unhappy.
Her gaze toward Ste was filled with disgust, almost as if she could ignite Ste with her fury.
Be sensed the tension might escte.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.
Just then, as a group approached, she saw a chance to defuse the situation, suggesting, “Please, go greet the other guests.
We’ll find our way inside.
”
“Alright,” Ste responded quietly.
“Fernando, would you mind escorting Be and Mr.
Griffin?”
She didn’t mean to ignore Elizabeth; she just didn’t want to face a cold rejection from her.
Fernando took the lead, with Be clutching Elizabeth’s hand tightly as they followed.
Ste watched them leave, her heart heavy with worry.
Her rtionship with Elizabeth was so strained that it seemed beyond repair and likely to worsen.
If Be truly was her mother, how could Ste maintain peace with Elizabeth without causing Be difort?
Seeing her distress, Matthew quickly understood her dilemma.
He wrapped an arm around her, offering reassurance.
“Don’t worry.
I’m here for you, ready to handle whateveres our way.
”
Confronted by his determined stare, Ste gathered her courage and nodded.
“Am I interrupting?” A woman’s voice came, yful and teasing.
Ste’s attention snapped back to the familiar voice.
She turned around and saw Flossie, who had a yful expression on her face.
Today, Flossie wore a sleek fishtail dress.
Ste nced at her and noticed her belly looked a bit fuller than before.
However, Ste didn’t dwell on it and said, “You didn’te to the party and went to bed earlyst night, yet you arrived quite Late today.
”
“I had to take care of some things at home, which dyed me.
”
Flossie approached Ste, took her hand, and gave her a thorough once-over beforeplimenting her, “You look absolutely stunning today.
You’re the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen.
Make sure you toss the bouquet my way.
”
She whispered thest sentence into Ste’s ear and winked at her.
Ste nodded, and then asked Flossie, “Did youe here alone? Where’s your boyfriend?”
“He’s got some things to take care of.
He’ll be here shortly.
I’ll introduce him to you once he arrives,” Flossie said.
Then, spotting Edmund entering, she turned to Ste with a hint of intrigue and said, “Before he arrives, there’s someone else I want you to meet.
”
Ste looked puzzled, but before she could ask further, she saw Flossie signaling to Edmund.
She nced at Matthew, who shook his head to indicate he hadn’t invited Edmund.
Ste’s brow furrowed.
Edmund stopped walking and positioned himself beside Flossie.
In a quiet tone, Flossie introduced him, “This is my biological father, Edmund.
”
Ste, taken aback, eximed, “Your father? Why haven’t you mentioned him before?”
“I only found out myself not long ago,” Flossie responded with a grin.
Seeing Flossie’s evident joy, Ste chose not to press further and simply offered her heartfelt congrattions.
Edmund addressed Matthew with a neutral tone.
“Mr.
rk, it’s a pleasure to meet you.
We will likely have business dealings in the future.
I look forward to your cooperation.
”
Matthew raised an eyebrow.
He didn’t have significant ties with Edmund, and their business interests were distinct.
Edmund’sment left him perplexed.
Nevertheless, considering Ste’s close rtionship with Flossie, Matthew managed a slight nod, keeping his confusion to himself.