Chapter 66 Internation


    Alexa tarber, Michel, bada hint of robbi


    Alextimewed his hows, atouch of confusion muring


    Aquisture nt anticipate and curiosity tiled the prili subtle expressionthat didn''t grimnoticed by Alex.


    He couldn''t quite grasp the meminghrbind


    fig foodhet sest, a silent signal to beer beshand "Not now, dear," die mhispered, het ?yet rnnveying a plea for patience. Capproached him withinpencarus, ginng him a warm fext


    Despite the tension in the ali, Alex''s mother a


    ''sheraton long since you''vee home, Alex," she remarked, her voice tinged with a mix of affection andmem Toming feraltention to Usa, dhe sundled warmly "And who is this beautiful pid?" she asked, berres twirlding with curimaty


    Lia, feeling alot shy mnder the si intiny, tetumed the semile. "Prs Lisa Thompson." she introduced firmself gently


    Ales stepped in, a touch of polile tulis ynder "She''s, myncée, "


    While joum dinli'') look supriseid, as she had already been informed by Alex about their rtionship, Michael''s how deepened at the mention of Lisa being Alex''s Havre He temained silent, choosing to withhold bè thoughts for the moment.


    Usa extended feet hom to Michael, Introducing herself formally. "It''s a pleasure to meet woo, M. and Mrs Lamis," she said respectfully


    pran shooktisa''s hand warmly, a genuine smile gracing lies features. "I''m pan-anal this is Michael." She said geduling in her husband beside her. "It''s lovely to have you heir, Lisi," she replied wauly.


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    Michael, however, seemed more reserved. He nced at Elsa''s hunt before shalone it someshat reluctantly, his messinn still guarded. Lisa, Irving to ease the tension,plimented joan. "You livrabeautiful lime, jom. It''sanhonartu meet bothenf you jounchuckled softly. "Thank you, dear. We''ve been looking forward to reling, Alex''s mysterious gal," she travel lightly, trying to lighten the mood.


    prons, with her kasen eye for fashion, couldn''t help but admin Lisa''s altine as they walked through the backpant. Baeswering from Liv''s headtotoe.


    "Thank you, Mrs. Harris." Lisa smiled shyly as she thought here liess hadht the attention of pan


    clook lovely, Lisa,"poan cumplimentet, her


    To Jown, Lisa''s dress seemed a little too big, not quite fitting her figure as well as it could have. However, Joan kept her thoughts to herself, offering a war?n sendde


    As they reached the beautiful backyard white Alex and his family often gathered for tra, Lisa''s eyes widened in awe at the sight. The garden was a vibrant disy. of various flowen, each blooming beautifully under the case of the gandriers.


    Jean gestured forthens to take a seat at the elegantly set tea table. The buries and maid promptly served tea along with biscuits and snacks, Creating an atmosphere of cetine hospitality.


    Amid the serene setting, Michael, Alex''s father, couldn''t contain his city. "Where were you bom, Lisa?" he asked in an almost interogative tone, sipping histea canally.


    Lisa''s expressionsoftened,


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    with sadness as she recalled her past, "I was hom in sgow, but I moved to London when I med 18," she replied honestly.


    Michael continued his line of questioning, his demeanor slightly skeptical. "Have you been living alone since then?"


    Lisa added, her voice carrying a hint of valerability. Yes, I have. My dad passed away, and my mum isn''t well, so I moved to London for better job opportunities."


    Jean, empathetic to Lisa''s situation, reached out and ced a conforting hand on Lisa''s sluulder


    "You''re a strong woman, Lisa," she said sympathetically, offering reassurance.


    Lisa smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Mrs. Harris."


    While Joan''s gesture was kind, Michael couldn''t sharoff his suspicions entirely. The tumed to alex, a serious look in his eyes. "We need to tall, Alex" Michel stated, histone series as be looked at his son. Alexfurrowed his brows, sensing the tension. "Can''t wait, Bad? Let''s focus on Lisa. She''s my farbe, after all."


    Michael shrugged, though his expression trained skeptical "Sult yourself, Alex. But don''t say I didn''t warn you"


    Lisa appreciated joms kindness and tried her best to enjoy the moment despite noticing the dislikes expressionthat Michael threw at her.


    Aberrolled his eyes digludy, choosing to prove his father''s woning; for the time being


    Meanwhile, Joan, Alex''samsther, engaged Lisa in conversation, her wann smile pasting the younger womanal rase


    **Do you have any siblings, Lisa" joan inquireil grily, curious to frame about her son''s fiancée,


    Lisa Mankler heat,


    expressióadhoughtful "No, I am an only child. My mam depends emise a lot."


    Janmodded understandly Te she''s out of you what illness does your meter have?"


    Lisa''s demeaner famed slightly somber as she shared, "My men


    Joan''s eyes reflected sympathy as she sped it''s und "issary to hear that hope she gets well soon sa we


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    Lisa nodded, understanding his concem. "Okay, I won''t"


    Joan felt a surge of empathy towards Lisa, seeing her strength and resilience in the face of challenges. She couldn''t help but think that Lisa was a kind-hearted and admirable woman, a perfect match for her son. Meanwhile, Michael, Joan''s husband, still had doubts lingering in his mind. He didn''t entirely buy Lisa''s story about her health, but he chose not to voice his suspicions.


    The butler''s announcement interrupted the conversation. "I apologize for interrupting Dinner is served. Please follow me to the dining table," he announced, leading the way.


    The family took their seats at the elegantly set dining table, with Michael at the head and Joan beside him. Across from them, Alex and Lisa sat together "So, Lisa, do you have any hobbies or passions that you enjoy?" Joan asked with genuine interest.


    Lisa shitted slightly in her seat, feeling a bit shy about herck of traditional hobbies. "Well, I don''t really have much time for hobbies, but I do enjoy reading books," she admitted, her tone modest.


    guides rather than academic or knowledge-based


    In her mind, Lisa acknowledged that her interest in books leaned more towards fashion magazines and trend gu literature. However, she kept that part to herself.


    As the conversation continued, the butler discreetly leaned in to whisper to Michael, Alex''s father, that the expected guest had arrived. Michael''s nodded, and Alex, noticing the exchange, raised an eyebrow in curiosity.


    "What is going on, Dad?" Alexinquired; his interest piqued by the sudden whispering.


    A sense of anticipation filled the room as they waited for Michael to tell them.


    Before Michael could respond, the sound of heels clicking against the marble floor echoed through the room, drawing everyone''s attention towards the entrance "Am I interrupting something?"