Chapter 19 Return the Pain Twofold
There were too many people on Emily’s side, and Yvonne was mortified by the confrontation.
She backed away instinctively, trying to distance herself from Celia.
Grace swirled her champagne and turned back to them. “Your sister–in–law’s in trouble. Are you not going to stand up for her?” she taunted coldly.
“What are you guys doing over there?” An angry voice echoed.
The crowd parted to reveal Benjamin, who was striding toward them with a dark expression.
He saw Grace immediately.
It had been some time since they had last met. She had put on a little weight and looked
healthier–better, at least, than how she had looked when she had been with him.
Her smile was almost as bright as the spotlights overhead. Her tailored dress complemented her complexion, making her look like a different woman.
He couldn’t take his eyes off her.
When Celia saw her brother, she regained her courage and pointed at Grace and Emily. ” Benjamin, they’re bullying us!”
Benjamin looked around, taking in Celia’s smudged makeup and Yvonne’s agitated state. The
crowd was silent now.
“Picking on the weak? How dishonorable.”
“Whatever.” Grace had no intention of arguing with him.
She smiled sardonically. “I think you know your
She didn’t mind being the bad guy.
sister better.”
Emily was similarly indignant. “Leave, and take your sister with you! The Hawkins are not welcome at my party!”
The people around them also spoke up against Celia.
“She was the one who verbally attacked them first.”
“That’s right! She looks young, but her manners need a lot of work. If she can attack someone because they’re infertile, then she’s not a good person!”
“She just threatened to call the police, but a glass of champagne was enough to shut her up. What a joke.”
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Benjamin frowned. He knew Celia’s personality.
Putting on a pitiable expression, she said softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things. She’s the one who provoked Ms. Lewis first.‘
- me.
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