Chapter 111: A month had passed and Allison was spending more and more time with Lorna.


    The bond between them had grown stronger, almost unspoken but deeply felt.


    Lorna, you''re doing great, but your lines need a little more control here.


    You see this curve Allison gently took Lorna''s wrist, guiding her hand.


    You need to apply more pressure with your wrist, like this.


    In the past, his lessons had always taken ce in the cold sculpture studio.


    But now, Lorna often invited Allison to her bedroom, a sure sign of her trust.


    Allison knew how hard it was for Lorna to let others in, so this was no small victory.


    Perfect, just like that, Allison encouraged warmly.


    Not far away, Ken, sitting in his wheelchair, watched them silently.


    A slight smile appeared on his lips as he watched them interact.


    When Lorna finished her sentence perfectly, she looked at Allison with wide, shining eyes, silently asking for praise.


    Allison smiled and gently stroked his head.


    Lorna, that was wonderful.


    The Lloyd family had been very courteous to Allison over thest month.


    Unfortunately, he hadn''t discovered any important information yet, just a few trivial details here and there.


    Still, he understood that even the smallest clues could be vital, especially when it came to discovering his mother''s situation.


    Patience was his best ally.


    At the end of ss, Ken thought out loud: I think today is Colton and Mny''s wedding.


    You''re sure you don''t want to attend, Miss rke.


    Allison barely raised her head and replied in a yful voice, Mr.


    Lloyd, we have no deep grudges.


    But, you really need to bring up such an unpleasant event to get on my nerves.


    It was just a joke, Kenughed, relieved to see that she didn''t mind the mention of Colton''s wedding.


    The two shared augh, the moment light and easy.


    Ken had learned a lot about Allison''s past over time, and it was still difficult for him to imagine her once hiding her wit and talent, ying the role of docile housewife to a man like Colton.


    Colton must have meant a lot to her.


    But now, seeing her so calm and indifferent, Ken knew that any feelings he once had were long gone.


    At Colton and Mny''s wedding, the atmosphere was far from festive.


    On the contrary, it was full of murmurs.


    Guests mingled to the sound of wedding music, exchanging snide remarks under polite smiles.


    Since his divorce, Colton''s career has taken a nosedive, one guest whispered mockingly.


    The Green family cut ties with him, and even Mr.


    Lloyd has cklisted him from his stores.


    Offending two important groups at once.


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    that takes guts.


    Another guest chimed in, looking smug.


    The Stevens family is a mess.


    Just as Colton is getting married, his father shows up with a young secretary.


    Poor Lindy must be furious.


    Colton has gone crazy for that woman.


    What''s so special about Mny Not even her grandfather bothered to show up.


    And I heard that this bride has been married before.


    Now that the Stevens family is on the rise again, shees crawling.


    They exchanged a knowing look.


    You know why he''s back now.


    His gossip was interrupted by a high-pitched, authoritative voice from across the room.


    You know what kind of ce this is And how you got invited to my daughter''s wedding If I looked like You, I would be ashamed to leave the house.


    Francene, already drunk, rebuked a waitress with petnt indignation.


    Her insults caused several guests to frown, but she was too drunk to notice.


    Do they know who my son-inw is? He is the heir to the Stevens Group, and you dare to serve this garbage at his wedding.


    Across the room, Lindy''s expression hardened with embarrassment.


    When curious eyes turned to her, she forced a smile and walked over to Francene, gently taking her arm.


    Francene, you don''t need to make a scene.


    If the service is not to your liking, tell the manager and they will fix it, he said quietly, trying to maintain decorum.


    There''s no need to get angry.


    But Francene, seeing this young waitress, only grew angrier, thinking about how Reba and Allison had humiliated her over the dress incident.


    Fueled by alcohol and rage, her temper red uncontrobly.


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    I''m fine! I have the build of a horse.


    A little tantrum won''t hurt me.


    Lindy''s smile faltered.


    This fool really didn''t understand his attempt to smooth things over.


    Before he could respond, the secretary Colton''s father had brought over let out a sheepishugh, clearly unfazed by Lindy''s growing frustration.


    Mrs.


    Johnson has…an innocent charm, doesn''t she.


    Lindy''s look could have frozen water.


    There was this woman trying to escte the argument by making fun of Francene.


    But before Lindy could react, Francene burst intoughter, clearly pleased with thement.


    Of course! I have always been kind and pure.


    Lindy was speechless.


    What an ignorant new rich woman!.


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