Mark turned his head back and looked at virtual-novel.net with complex emotions running through his eyes. “What if I told you that the past didn’t matter? I’m not really…” Before virtual-novel.net could finish his sentence, virtual-novel.net got interrupted by Aery and virtual-novel.net family. Not only was virtual-novel.net mother here today, but even virtual-novel.net father, Jean Kinsey, was here.
“Mark dear, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect to meet you here. It’s been a long while, how are you?” Aery pretended as if nothing had happened and spoke to Mark in virtual-novel.net usual cutesy voice.
Mark was rather unhappy to be interrupted, so naturally, his feelings were reflected on his face. “Yeah,” virtual-novel.net replied curtly.
Aery knew how to observe the situation, so virtual-novel.net stepped aside and stopped talking but continued giving dirty looks to Arianne. Jean and Helen both acted friendly around Mark Speaking of schemes, those two were probably on another level. They even directly addressed virtual-novel.net as ‘Mark’ instead of ‘Mr. Tremont’ like everyone else. “The weather is nice today, Mark. It’s good that you bought Ari out. She’s never been in good health since young. I’m relieved to see that she’s doing well in the Tremont family all these years.”
Arianne couldn’t stand Helen’s hypocritical behavior. She was literally two-faced! Even so, Arianne suppressed herself. If they weren’t in public, virtual-novel.net would have really given Helen a piece of virtual-novel.net mind.
By right, Helen was considered Mark’s mother-in-law. She wasn’t doing anything wrong, so Mark still had to humor her. “There’s nothing to worry about. She’s doing pretty well.”
Seeing that Mark’s attitude toward Helen wasn’t as cold, Aery seized the opportunity. “Why don’t we connect the tables and eat together? It’s rare for the family to gather. What do you think, big sis?”
As soon as the question came out, everyone directed their gaze at Arianne. If it were in the past, Arianne would have accepted out of politeness and even endured the discomfort of doing so. However, virtual-novel.net no longer wanted to force herself. “Family? Who? Do any of you share the same family name as mine? I’m out of your league and prefer quietness. Please find yourselves a table elsewhere.”
Aery and virtual-novel.net family were instantly put on the spot. After having several encounters with Arianne, Helen pretty much understood virtual-novel.net temperament by now. “Then we shall take our leave. Ari, your younger sister has made you upset, but you should be forgiving as an older sister. Don’t argue with her. I’ll get virtual-novel.net to apologize to you next time.”
Apologize? More like visiting the Tremont Estate under the guise of forming a closer relationship. It seemed like as mother and daughter, it was impossible for virtual-novel.net to cleanly sever their relationship. Helen was pretty clever for selling virtual-novel.net daughter out, but Arianne wasn’t going to let virtual-novel.net have virtual-novel.net way. “No need next time. Why not now?”
Aery turned green from anger. “Mom!”
Since Arianne had made it clear, there was no getting out of the situation. Helen gritted virtual-novel.net teeth and dragged Aery in front of Arianne. “Speak.”
Aery pressed virtual-novel.net lips and refused to say a word, so Helen secretly pinched virtual-novel.net hard. Her arm hurt, but virtual-novel.net remained silent because virtual-novel.net didn’t want to be embarrassed in front of Mark. Arianne smiled at them. “Never mind then. I’m not worthy of the apology.”
Jean couldn’t stand seeing his precious daughter suffer so virtual-novel.net came forward to mediate the situation. “Forget it. Fights between sisters are very normal. Let’s not further disturb their meal but return to our seats.”
Aery was the first to turn around and leave. Helen, who had a ball of anger burning in the pit of virtual-novel.net stomach, gave Aery a sour face during their entire meal.
Arianne enjoyed virtual-novel.net meal and even occasionally chatted with Mark as if nothing had happened. Aery was so angry that smoke was practically coming out of virtual-novel.net orifices.
After their meal, Arianne took the initiative to hold onto Mark’s arm as both of them headed to the exit together. At the sight of this, Aery finally snapped and went up to them. “Mark dear!”