Lindsey had noticeably changed her behavior. She was now overly respectful toward M and trying to


    tter her.


    It dawned on M that La’s hostility toward her wasn’t just because of her previous social status but


    also because of her rtionship with Nathan.


    Therge dining table was filled with delicious food and wine. Everyone from the Morrison family,


    except Daniel, sat around the table to enjoy the meal.


    “Wanda, I realize I may have been ignorant and unintentionally hurtful to you in the past. I hope you


    can forgive me,” Lindsey said, trying to make amends with M.


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    “Lindsey, I didn’t take any offense to it,” M replied with a faint smile.


    La raised her ss and took a sip before scornfully taunting, “Today, all the Morrisons gathered to


    celebrate Florence’s birthday. But what about you, Ms. Hoffis? What brings you here?”


    M shot La a stern look. As La appeared ready to provoke M, the atmosphere grew tense


    around the table.


    “As far as I’m aware, your previous marriage to Nathan was null and void,” La continued. “You’re


    neither his wife nor his girlfriend. You’re the only outsider here. I’m curious what gives you the nerve to


    show up.“.


    Feeling embarrassed, Duke discreetly kicked La under the table.


    Unabashedly, La snapped back, “Why are you kicking me?”


    Duke immediately recoiled and hung his head in embarrassment.


    Florence and Gary shared a hesitant nce. They were reluctant to upset La, leaving them unsure


    about how to proceed.


    Meanwhile, Taylor, Wendy, Tobias, and Cheryl merely acted as spectators, not wanting to intervene. It


    appeared that no one was inclined toe to M’s defense.


    “La, she’s not an outsider. She’s Wanda Hoffis,” Lindsey interjected.


    La crossed her arms, projecting an air of pride and coldness. “So what? She’s still not one of us. We


    agreed this was a family gathering, shouldn’t it be just for family?”


    Nathan appeared unhappy, ring coldly at La. He snapped, “Just because our marriage


    isn’t recognized legally doesn’t change that she’s still my wife. If you have any issues, talk to me


    instead of involving Wanda.”


    Lindsey snorted before muttering, “She’s only upset because you didn’t marry her back then.


    La’s expression suddenly shifted.


    Duke’s face twisted with anger, and he mmed his hand on the table. “Aunt Lindsey, mind your


    words. Speak out of line again and you’ll regret it.”


    Lindsey smirked. “Oh my, I’m trembling. Why don’t you ask your wife why she’s so bitter? And why


    does she always go after the women around Nate?”


    Duke’s and La’s expressions soured, and they fell silent.


    Trying to lighten the mood, Florence forced a smile and interjected, “Let’s not argue. It’s my birthday


    after all, and it’s nice for us to share a meal without any tension.”


    Lindsey pointed at La and said, “Well, she keeps stirring things up. Since Wanda arrived, La’s


    been picking on her. I reckon she’s still hung up on Nate, so she’s jealous of Wanda.


    La was furious and embarrassed. She stood up and yelled, “Nonsense!”


    Duke became silent. He shook with anger as if La had betrayed him.


    M felt guilty for causing the argument. She went to Florence, gave her the birthday gift, and said


    goodbye.


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    Florence and Gary very upset by what was happening.