Chapter 23. Friend Request: Accepted (2)

Jethro looked at Hadley and Mr. Anderson. “I apologize for being impolite, but how are you related to my boss?”

“She’s my daughter-in-law and the wife of my youngest son,” Henry explained.

Jethro’s eyes widened with surprise. "Daughter-in-law...?"

“You look shocked, young man. Didn’t Hadley tell you she was a member of our family?”

“That is not the case. Mr. Anderson,” Jethro feigned a smile. “Doctor Carter isn’t an open person when it comes to her personal life. We only discuss work-related topics.”

Jethro and Hadley exchanged meaningful glances. She secretly gave him a quick smile of thanks, and he nodded in return.

Hadley felt a hand on her shoulders even before their conversations ended.

“Hello, everyone!” exclaimed a familiar voice.

Hadley looked at the man who suddenly appeared next to her and gave him a plastic and grim smile. She simply took Benedict’s hand off her shoulder.

“Doctor Gutierrez, this is Benedict,