HappyNovelChapter 172: When Marissa entered the banquet hall with Rachel and Leila, she noticed Connor engaged in a conversation with several influential figures. Opting not to interrupt, she continued on her way. Arabella and Glenn arrived at that time, so Marissa approached them "Grandma, Glenn, here you are." Rachel and Leila also extended their polite greetings to Arabella and Glenn. Arabella, examining Marissa, voiced her confusion. "My sweetie, why are you still wearing that shabby shirt?" "It's quite chilly with the air conditioning, Grandma," Marissa explained Arabella felt it was a great pity to waste the beautiful dress. "If only I'd known, I would have brought you a shawl. Shall I have someone fetch one?" Find your favorite stories at "No need to trouble anyone, Grandma. I'm managing fine," Marissa quickly assured her At that moment, Trenton, Melinda's grandfather, approached and greeted Arabella cheerfully. "Mrs. Daniels, how have you been?" Arabella offered only a cold nod in response, not particularly fond of Trenton Despite being Melinda's grandfather, Trenton, belonging to a younger generation than Arabella, refrained from taking offense Glenn then inquired, “Mr. Warren, I heard that Aelfric would attend the engagement party today. Why isn't he here?" Trenton's demeanor shifted noticeably, hinting at unspeakable troubles. Marissa couldn't help but smile inwardly. Having given Aelfric a thorough thrashing the previous evening, she knew his absence was due to his miserable condition. Yet, this was a private affair within Doomsday Base, unlikely to be disclosed externally, and for the sake of maintaining their dignity, the Warren family would not tell anyone either "Aelfric is unwell today and won't make it," Trenton managed to say, his smile strained. Glenn looked puzzled. "But isn't he always in perfect health, trained in martial arts since childhood? It's peculiar he'd fall ill today of all days." "It's merely a coincidence," Trenton replied awkwardly. Uninterested in the men's conversation, Arabella took Marissa's hand and suggested they sit elsewhere. "Come, sit withover there, my sweetie." "Of course, Grandma." Marissa then assisted Arabella to a nearby sofa Once seated, Arabella expressed her disappointment. "You're dressed so beautifully today, yet you're hidden under that shirt because you're cold. Perhaps we should turn off the air conditioning?" "That wouldn't be wise, Grandma. It would get too hot for everyone here," Marissa responded. Arabella frowned, clearly bothered. "All the other women are dressed so elegantly, and here you are in plain attire. As Connor's wife, you should be the most radiant and distinguished at the party!" Just then, Melinda approached, followed by a cluster of female guests. Upon noticing Melinda's attire, Arabella realized something and whispered, "I see, my sweetie. Your dress is the sas Melinda's. That's why you've covered it up, isn't it?"
Marissa offered a small, acknowledging smile. Arabella's mood shifted to indignation. “You are Connor's wife and she is just your future niece-in-law. What right does she have to wear the sdress as you? I'll have her change immediately!"
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