Even if I were to show them something, given how mean Aunt Lisa looks right now, she’d probably continue to nitpick and point out my flaws. So, mess with someone else if you’d want to. I don’t have time for the likes of you.
Evan threw himself in front of Nicole and glared at Lisa coldly. “I’m the one who’s getting married. Her looks and talents don’t concern you, so long as I’m satisfied.”
Lisa put on a concerned look. “Evan, we’re saying this for your own good, as your elders. You can’t be rude to us!”
“Are you upset because of what I’ve said? Well, let me tell you. Your words are even more upsetting to me. So, please shut up!”
“You—”
“Today’s the day that Evan has come home with his fiancée to meet the elders. Let’s not dampen the mood.” Sofie quickly stepped forward, seeing that Lisa couldn’t hold out much longer. “Let’s celebrate.”
“Celebrate? How?”
There was a hint of a smile in Sofie’s eyes, as this was her chance to present herself and her chance to humiliate Nicole by showing that she was more talented and educated than the latter. “How about I play a piano piece to show my blessings?”
Sophia froze. What is she up to this time?
“You shouldn’t have invited her, Mom.” Davin sighed. “She’s Aunt Lisa’s niece. Just look at the way that they’re behaving. It’s evident that they’re trying to make Nicole look bad.”
“God, how could I have overlooked this?” Sophia mentally smacked herself in the face. “I thought that it would make sense to invite them over since the Sweeting family and the Seet family are family friends. What should we do now?”
Davin looked at the calm and composed Nicole as he uttered, “It should be fine. Nicole’s no easy target. Besides, even if she can’t handle it, Evan wouldn’t just stand idly by. Let’s just watch.”
Sophia nodded upon consideration.
Sofie performed a challenging piano piece.
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