Edward hesitated for a moment, but answered the call with a frown. There was even a touch of irritation on his face.
"Hello! Who's it?" asked Edward. He had always spoken in a commanding manner, and his tone sounded very unfriendly, and harsh.
"Edward, it's me, Mary. The party is just about to start, I called you to ask when will you be arriving." Mary held her breath and exchanged glances with Yakira, who was standing beside her.
"Oh! Miss Ouyang, I'm sorry, but I'm caught with some other matters at home. It seems that I will be unable to attend to your party. I'm sorry for disappointing you." Edward took a glance at Daisy, and looked a little concerned. Daisy had shifted her attention from the scenery out of the window to Edward when she heard him say "Miss Ouyang." She curiously gazed at his face, trying to find some sort of clues.
"Ah! That's a pity! But really, don't you have some time at all? My parents and I are looking forward to your coming," said Mary, with a downcast look. Even the exquisite makeup on her face couldn't cover her sudden gloom.
"Sorry, and please send my deepest apology to your parents, but I promise to visit them on another day." Although he didn't know what had happened between her and Daisy, Mary was still Daisy's family, and he acted very politely.
"Okay. That's fine then," replied Mary. Her eyes raged with fury, and she thought, 'Some matters at home? I guess Daisy was the one who ruined my plan. That damn maid! I was slapped by her last time, but I haven't gotten the chance to revenge myself on her, yet. I didn't expect that she would offend me so soon. Let's wait and see how long she can keep being so complacent. Now that Edward has a love child, and even better, that Jessica is also pregnant with his child. Does she really think she can stay Edward's wife for good?' thought Mary.
As soon as Mary hung up the phone, Yakira eagerly asked her, "What's going on? What did Edward say?" This woman was a timeserver, and she looked very cruel from her appearance.
"He said that he won't come, because he has some matters to deal with at home. Mom, I don't care what happens, you and dad must help me at all costs, I'm determined to marry Edward!" Mary pleaded while shaking her mother's arm, and the more Edward refused her, the stronger she felt that she must get him.
Yakira said, "Okay, I will help you. It was all because of Edward's mother, who appointed Daisy to be her daughter-in-law a few years ago, that this mess happened, or otherwise, I would have never allowed Daisy to marry him. Now that his mother isn't here anymore, this time I'll certainly whip up a good plan, and help you." Her face was covered with thick powders, and it twisted while she talked, showing the greatest degree of vulgarity and ugliness in the world.
"Thank you, mom! I know you're the best mom in the world!" said Mary, while embracing her mother. Both the daughter and mother were excited about the beautiful prospect that they had already imagined in their minds, and didn't have the slightest feeling of shame for trying to steal another woman's husband.
Initially, Daisy was very confused when she heard Edward saying 'Miss Ouyang, ' but later she felt relieved. They all lived in the same city, and it would be impossible for them not to have any common connections.
"Don't you want to ask me something about the call?" asked Edward. He had thought that she would rebuke him, because she had been reluctant to speak about her family. Instead, she only seemed to be a little surprised about the call, and continued to watch the scenery outside. She didn't even look at him.
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