The Lies Behind Her Marriage novel Chapter 192

The Picnic Lunch.

“Celine, Sterling, Silas!” Bianca greeted. “I’m glad you came!”

“I prepared everyone’s favorite food and tea,” Bianca said, glancing at Sterling. “Serena tells me you love fruit tea.”

Sterling nodded, turning to his wife. “Celine and I both love fruit tea.”

“Perfect,” Bianca said, ushering them to the table where a huge tree provided shade.

“Grandma! Grandpa!” Sebastian greeted from afar. He was playing at the playground with Alisa.

Nathaniel was watching them.

Serena, on the other hand, sat with her family.

Sterling smiled at the children.

Celine blew them a kiss.

Silas took pictures of them. “Looks like they’re having fun.”

“They love to play,” Bianca remarked. “But of course, they also miss your home. They’re returning tonight. I just thought it would be nice to have lunch with everyone.”

“Ma’am, the Hartleys are here,” the bodyguard said from afar, guiding Alice and her family in. Xavier followed behind them.

Bianca had set up a picnic lunch for everyone on a Sunday. She invited Serena’s family and Alice’s family as well. Of course, Xavier came as an extension of Alice’s family.

“These are your ordered pastries, Mrs. Thorne,” Lena said, offering Bianca the box of baked goods.

“I heard you bake well, so I’m excited to try them,” Bianca remarked, taking the box and handing it to the maid.

“Set this up on the table,” she instructed.

From then on, Serena noticed how Bianca was trying her best to please everyone — maybe a little too hard.

While waiting for the food, she kept asking if everyone was comfortable, if they needed water, or anything else.

Then, right before lunch started, the maids came out with boxes of gifts. Bianca said, “I prepared a little something for everyone, including Alice’s family and Xavier. It’s just my way of saying thank you — thank you for welcoming Nathan and me and just… letting us be with the kids.”

Celine received a collection of signature-brand scarves.

Sterling and Silas received cufflinks.

Alice got a new bag, while Xavier was given limited-edition fountain pens.

Landon and Bernard got new pairs of shoes — ones Serena had helped pick out through a secret shopper.

And Lena received a brand-new mixer for her bakery.

“Grandma! Grandma!” Sebastian called, rushing to her. “What about my gift?”

Bianca pinched Sebastian’s cheek and said, “Of course, you have a gift. You and your sister have new toys in your room!”

“You hear that, Ali?” Bastin turned to his sister. “We have new toys!”

Then Sebastian hugged Bianca, saying, “Grandma Bianca is officially my favorite today!”

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