Suzanne smiled stiffly. “He’s not,” she said. She was defending


    Nathan.


    “Then who is that woman?”


    Suzanne hesitated. Vera was sick. She wouldn’t do well with bad


    news.


    Using Nathan’s words, she said, “She’s just a child who doesn’t know what she’s talking about.”


    Nathan was taken aback. He hadn’t expected her toe to his defense even though she had been


    framed and hurt badly.


    She hadn’t done what Sally had done-ndered and hurt the other


    woman.


    Under Suzanne’s reassurance, Vera did not continue to push the issue.


    After dinner, the three of them retreated to the perg in the garden


    for leisure.


    It was a misty night. The quiet garden was filled with the sounds of crickets chirping and frogs croaking


    The rxing fragrance of the tea added to the peace.


    Vera was in a good mood, as she was being apanied by her grandson and her granddaughter-in-


    law.


    Just then, one of the servants came over and said, “Madam, there’s ady by the name of Ms. Hoffis


    asking to see you and General Morrison.”


    Suzanne tensed. She picked up her cup and sipped her tea nkly.


    “Who is Ms. Hoffis?” Vera asked.


    “She said she grew up with General Morrison and is the love of his life. You used to regard her as your


    future granddaughter-inw.”


    Hearing this, Nathan’s expression darkened. “I’ll deal with her, Grandma.”


    Vera’s expression was as dark as his. “Stay here,” she snapped coldly. “Let here and say her


    piece.”


    Nathan clenched his fists and sat down.


    Suzanne looked calm, but on the inside, she was very distressed. She wanted to avoid this. “Grandma,


    I think Sally has a lot to say to you. I’ll head back to my room…”


    “You’re not allowed to leave either,” Vera interrupted sternly. “Sit down.


    Unable to do anything else, Suzanne did as she was told.


    Just then, the servant brought Sally to the perg.


    Sally was wearing a white dress, which made her’look otherworldly She had several expensive jewelry


    on as well.


    “Good evening, Grandma, Nate,” she greeted politely.


    She ignored Suzanne.


    Nathan frowned as he looked at her. Then, he slumped back in his chair. His expression was angry and


    resigned.


    “Have a seat, Ms. Hoffis,” Vera said politely.


    Sally smiled and sat down beside Nathan.


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    Vera stared at Sally while frowning. “Ms. Hoffis, why did you say that to my grandson just now? It was


    very inappropriate. Did you not know


    that his wife was also present?”


    Suzanne lowered her head. She felt mortified.


    Sally nced at Suzanne and smirked while dismissing her.


    “Grandma,” she said cajolingly. “Have you forgotten who I am? I’m Sally. I was your neighbor for 14


    years, and I often came over to your house to y with Nate. We grew up together. Your entire family


    loved me. You even told me that I could be your granddaughter-inw when I grew up.”


    Vera stared at her in shock, then looked at Suzanne. “You’re lying,” she said uneasily.


    Sally blinked owlishly. “I’m the granddaughter-inw that you loved, Grandma. Suzanne just looks like


    me when I was young. I was plumper and had a rounder face, remember? I just lost a lot of weight


    when I grew up. Have you really forgotten me?”