Chapter 29. Lots of Gifts

Everyone walked towards the dining room with happiness, except Melanie and Barbara. They both looked at the guests with disapproving looks.

"Mom, who are they? Why do those kids say Jeremy is my brother? You secretly have another child besides me and Frank?"

"Watch your mouth! Don't talk carelessly! That illegitimate son was not born from my womb."

Barbara gasped. While Melanie sped up, she tilted her head.

"Illegitimate son? Did my late stepfather have an affair? Is that the real reason Mom left the Harper family?"

After shaking her head quickly, Barbara followed. She would have to investigate later. Now she had to take part in the game first.

During dinner, Melanie and Barbara were silent. Even though the others were chatting happily, they were only focused on enjoying the food. They seemed estranged, until Louis asked, "Auntie, you are very calm tonight. Does your stomach hurt again?"

Jeremy raised an eyebrow. "Did she get sick?"

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