hapter 32 What’s Up With Adrian and Shella
oon, a maid arrived at the chapel in the annex. She curtsied upon entering and said, “Good evening. ladam Sheila, Mr. Locke Senior has asked you to join everyone for dinner.”
heila stood before the saint statue with her eyes closed. There wasn’t a hint of happiness in her calm nd composed tone as she said, “Got it.”
he maid left. No one wanted to stay at the chapel for longer than necessary. There was just something bout it that felt like taboo.
enrietta watched the maid leave. Then, she turned to Sheila. “Even if it’s just for Mr. Locke Senior’s sake, ›u shouldn’t pick on Madam Farrah too much, Madam Shella. He personally selected her to be his anddaughter–in–law, after all.”
heila opened her eyes and put down the rosary. “I find you very interesting sometimes, Henrietta.”
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only wanted to meet the young lady to see whether she would be any threat to me.” Sheila scoffed and rned to leave. “As for whether Adrian is married, that has nothing to do with me.”
es, she didn’t care about Adrian at all.
enrietta followed her, feeling sad. She hoped Farrah’s presence in the family would change the way.
ings were.
ne dining hall in the main wing was brightly lit. A feast had been laid out, and all the food had been epared fresh.
hilip waved at Adrian, gesturing for him to sit. Then, knowing that Farrah felt uneasy, he smiled and said, I’s okay, Fay. You can sit, too. There aren’t that many rules and restrictions in the Locke family. Adrian’s other will be here soon, so sit.”
arrah sat beside Adrian. Just then, Sheila and Henrietta appeared at the door. A maid saw them and urriedly curtsied. “Good evening, Madam Sheila.”
Mom.” Adrian stood up and greeted her politely, Farrah stood up as well.
leila’s gaze landed on Farrah, and their eyes met. Farrah smiled politely and said, “It’s nice to meet you, adam Sheila.”
hy did she feel like Sheila’s gaze was calm yet frosty? It was cold and cutting, which made Farrah’s nile freeze. She couldn’t help feeling a little scared.
heila.” Philip was happy to see her. “Come and sit.”
ad.” Sheila’s expression softened slightly as she looked at Philip. She sat beside him.
hilip waved at Adrian and Farrah. “Sit, sit! Let’s start the meal.”
arrah was on her best behavior throughout the meal. She sensed the change in the atmosphere as soon
› Sheila appeared, and she could tell there was something odd between Sheila and Adrian.
his was Adrian’s first time bringing his wife home to meet his family, yet Sheila, as his mother, was
:ting so coldly. She hadn’t even responded when Adrian had greeted her.
ould it be that she was Adrian’s… stepmother? And where was his father?
Jestions formed in Farrah’s mind. Sensing Sheila occasionally glancing at her, she suppressed her xiety, meeting the former’s gaze five or six times during the meal.
Chapter 32 What’s Up With Adrain and Sheila
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The night soon fell: The moon shone brightly in the sky while the stars twinkled, and Locke Manor became brightly lit.
Philip walked Adrian and Farrah to the front door. Sheila didn’t say a word to Adrian throughout the meal, not even until Adrian and Farrah left.
Farrah couldn’t understand this. On the way back to Floral Spring Residences, Adrian looked out the window, his gaze dark. The festering wound in his heart tore open again, sending pain through his body.
Farrah turned to look at him. This was her first time thinking that someone as powerful and all–knowing as him had his weak side, too. He had more–money than he could ever need, but that didn’t mean it could buy him what he wanted–a proper family.
When they were almost reaching, Adrian turned to look at Farrah. He asked, “Did Grandpa say anything to you today?”
She met his gaze, feeling like he was worried about something. So, she averted her gaze and said, “Uh… He asked me when he’d have great–grandchildren.”
Chapter 23 Stealing Him and Her
