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<b>Chapter </b><b>350 </b>
<b>Chapter </b><b>350 </b>
Gloria snapped, “You’ll never understand the pain until it’s your turn! I gave birth to all three kids the exhaustion was mine, the pin yan thesting damage is mine alone<b>, </b>not yours.
“In the end, all three kids have yourst name. You hit and yell at them whenever you want, and now you even think the humiliation I went draug giving birth still can’tpare to yours<b>…</b>”
By the end, tears welled up in Gloria’s eyes–how could Arnav just dismiss it all with a casual “it’s not the same“<i>? </i>
Arnav waspletely stunned. He hastily stood up, grabbed Gloria’s arm, and exined, “That’s not what I meant. The situation is different.”
“Right, it’s different–as if I could ever measure up to you!” Gloria snapped.
Gloria violently yanked her hand from his grasp, turned, and stormed out of the room.
Arnav didn’t hesitate–he rushed after her. “Gloria…”
“Get out!” Gloria roared.
Arnav turned back hurriedly. “Terry, look after Grandma,” he called out.
Lexie watched as they left one after the other, letting out a long, weary sigh.
After years of constant bickering, the family had grown ustomed to it.
But it was supposed to be Lennox’s celebration banquet tods.
Lennox’s expression darkened. Terry caught a quick nce before looki
Let’s carry on.”
away impassively. <b>“</b>Our parents‘ argument shouldn’t spoil your celebration.
Before Lennox could say a word, Alice grabbed his arm. “Don’t mind their usual bickering–just let them be for now. Lennox<b>, </b>besides Golden Premier Suite, did you reserve any other suites?<b>” </b>
Lennox was taken aback. “What do you mean?”
Alice repeated the manager’s words. Lennox was stunned and stammered, “I–I had no idea. When was I even notified?”
The manager said, “We’ve had that for quite some time now.
“Madam, Sir, Amour Bistro is quite busy today. There’s only one standard private room left–if you don’t reserve it now, it will be taken.”
There was no way a family like the Fletchers would settle for a standard private room.
Gloria and Arnav had already stormed off.
Alice dered decisively, “We won’t reserve today. We’ll do it another time.”
Lennox frowned anxiously. “Mom, but I’ve already invited several friends–they’re on their way here right now.”
If word got out that Lennox had invited guests but had nowhere to host them, it would ruin his reputation and might even reflect poorly on the entire Fletcher family.
Lexie walked over to the manager and said firmly, “Book it now–a standard private room will suffice.
“There’s no need to make such a big fuss before the official admission. We can throw a proper celebration once you get <b>the </b>eptance letter–<b>it </b><b>won’t </b><b>be </b>toote. And don’t make such an amateur mistake again.”
<b>Chapter </b><b>350 </b>
<b>Those </b><b>words </b>cut Lennox <b>deep</b>.
Lennox clenched his fists, struggling to keep his expression neutral. “<b>As </b>you wish, Grandma, he said through gritted teeth.
Lexie saw it all but remained silent.
Some people just couldn’t let things go. A hundred kindnesses meant nothing–one oversight and it was all forgotten. They only remembered the is
No matter how sincerely you gave your all, it’d only be taken as ill intent.
And Lennox was exactly that kind of person.
Lexie had seen through it all–as long as Lennox didn’t cross the line, she would treat him no differently.
Lennox suddenly remembered something. “Oh, Grandma,” he said, “Fryderyk wants to stay with Aria instead of joining us.”
Lexie was surprised that they’d gotten this close already.
Fryderyk never voluntarily dined with girls. Could it be that he had taken a liking <i>to </i>Aría?
Lexie decided to ask about itter. “Once everyone arrives, he muste over and say hello,” she said firmly.
This wasn’t an arranged meeting–it was simplymon courtesy.
After all, the girl came here for Fryderyk.
Owen and Caleb ran into each other at the entrance. After exchanging greetings, they entered the private room together.
When they saw Fryderyk, Caleb remainedposed while Owen looked visibly startled.
Owen thought, ‘Why is Fryderyk here too?‘
Aria sat between Derek on her left and Fryderyk on her right.
That left Caleb and Owen to sit across the table.
As Owen took his seat, Fryderyk happened to nce up. Their gazes locked for a fleeting moment before both quickly looked away.
Caleb nced at Fryderyk and asked, “When I came in, I saw your family heading to another room. Aren’t you joining them?”
Fryderyk nced at Derek. “My brother’s here,” he said.