Suddenly, Alondra called out, “Where’s Emmeline? Did anyone see my flirtatious stepdaughter?”
Her gesture caught the attention of many guests. They turned their heads and looked at her.
Alana said, “Ah! I saw Emmeline go to the back garden with one of the male guests. I wonder if it’s something urgent?”
“What could it be?” Alondra said. “I know my stepdaughter very well. She can’t stand feeling lonely!”
Julianna went over to them. “What do you mean? What happened to Emmeline?”
“I saw her going to the back garden with one of the male guests,” Alana said. “I’m sorry, I didn’t take care of my cousin.”
Alondra pretended to wipe a tear from her eye. “It’s not your fault, Alana. That girl has been a flirt since she was young. She always makes me worry!”
Adrien came over too. “What did you say? Emmeline’s a flirt?”
“Yes, Mr. Adrien,” Alana said, “Emmeline went to the back garden with a young man.”
“This is ridiculous!” Adrien’s eyes widened in anger. “She’s making a cuckold out of me even before I marry her!”
Julianna seemed displeased. “Let’s go to the back garden and see for ourselves then. If that’s who she is, we’ll have to kick her out of the household!”
“This is preposterous!” Landen was frowning hard.
Alana smirked. This is the end of you, Emmeline Louise!
“Let’s go and see then!” Alondra said. “I hope my stepdaughter doesn’t make a fool of herself!”
“Yes, let’s go. They won’t get away with this!”
“We have to catch them in the act. Block the exits!”
The guests were becoming rowdy.
With Adrien taking the lead, they went to the back garden.
Alana tried very hard not to burst out laughing. She could already imagine what would happen next.
However, she said, “Don’t be rash, Mr. Adrien. Emmeline is a spoiled woman. I’ll teach her a lesson on your behalf. You shouldn’t be too harsh on her!”
“You’re a saint, Alana!” Alondra said. “Emmeline is so shameless, yet you’re still trying to protect her dignity!”
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