Returning With A Thousand Favors novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356 

“Alright, it’s time to go!” Mary gave Marina a quick glance all over. 

Looking at the outfit, Mary nodded in approval before turning around and walking towards the door. 

Marina quickly caught up, but she held onto her father’s arm, signaling him to slow down his pace. 

Sam looked at her with some confusion. 

“Tell me, is there something wrong with the dinner tonight?” Marina lowered her voice. 

“What could be wrong?” Sam’s eyes were filled with innocence. 

“If there’s nothing wrong, why does Mom insist on me dressing up like this?” Marina gestured to her outfit. 

Even during her mother’s birthday, she had never overdressed as today. 

“What’s wrong with dressing up like this? I think you look attractive. Maybe your mom just thinks you usually dress too casually and wants you to dress up a bit. 

“All parents want their children to be good–looking. Don’t think too much about it. Your mom has already gone ahead. Let’s catch up quickly.” 

After saying that, Sam went after Mary. 

There was no chance for Marina to get to the bottom of this. 

In the end, she could only sigh and follow, holding up her dress. 

Half an hour later. 

The family arrived at a private room in a restaurant. 

Marina had prepared herself to welcome her extended family. 

But to her surprise, when they entered, only her aunt and uncle were sitting there. 

And beside them was a young man who looked unfamiliar. 

As soon as the man saw Marina entering, he quickly stood up. 

There was a flash of surprise in his eyes. 

However, he seemed well–mannered. 

A moment later, his gaze shifted away from her and he greeted her parents. 

Marina did not pay much attention to it at first. They exchanged a few greetings and then took their seats. 

However, whether it was intentional or not, she ended up sitting next to that young man. 

Marina could not help but frown. 

She glanced up at Mary, who was sitting across from her, but the other party did not even look at her. 

Her mother was engrossed in chatting with her father. 

At this point, Marina had already realized what was happening. 

It seemed that only these few people would be attending today’s gathering, 

“Marina. This is Mr. Lynch, the son of a friend of mine. You used to play together when you were young. 

“But he later followed his parents abroad and only recently returned. You young people have more common topics to talk about. Don’t just sit there, chat together.” 

Daisy Bailey accepted a glance from Mary and took the initiative to break the ice. 

Marina felt truly helpless. 

Parents these days really had countless tricks up their sleeves when it came to setting up blind dates. 

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Chapter 356 

“Miss Bailey, it’s our first meeting, and I don’t know what you like. I prepared something according to my own taste” Mr. Lynch took the opportunity to speak up. 

He handed a gift that had been prepared in advance to Marina. 

But Marina acted as if she had not heard anything and kept her head down, eating the snacks in her bowl. 

“Marina, he’s talking to you. Is this how I taught you to treat guests?” Mary looked at Marina, who had been ignoring the other person all along. 

Finally, Mary could not help but speak up. 

“But you didn’t tell me that there would be other people at the gathering today.” Marina casually raised her head. 

“Mr. Lynch is the son of Aunt Daisy’s friend. You used to play together when you were young. It’s just a chance to have a meal together today. How can you treat him as a stranger?” Mary raised her voice. 

Marina pursed her red lips a little tighter. 

“It’s alright. I was being abrupt. Miss Bailey seems to enjoy the snacks from this restaurant. They are made by their own professional pastry chefs, and you can’t find them anywhere else. 

“I’ve been here a few times before, and a few other flavors are also good. I ordered some for you to try.” Mr. Lynch quickly eased the tense atmosphere with a few words. 

Marina narrowed her eyes and turned to look at him for a moment. 

“Never be angry at a person with a smile.” She thought to herself. 

Mr. Lynch seemed decent enough, so Marina did not say anything more. 

However, during the whole meal, it was mostly Mr. Lynch who spoke. 

From time to time, Marina would chime in. 

All her attention was on the delicacies in front of her. 

Seeing Marina behave like this, Mary wanted to speak up a few times. 

However, Daisy stopped her every time. 

The meal passed in a halfhearted manner. 

But after the meal, Mary started her trick again. 

She found an excuse to say that she was going shopping with Daisy and buying some new clothes and asked Mr. Lynch to send Marina home. 

This time, Marina surprisingly did not refuse. Instead, she agreed without hesitation. 

Mary’s tense expression eased slightly at this moment. 

After giving Marina a few reminders, she turned and left. 

At the entrance of the restaurant, only Marina and Mr. Lynch were left. 

“Miss Bailey, wait here for a moment. I’ll go get the car.” Mr. Lynch was as gentle and refined as ever. 

“No need.” However, Marina stopped him. 

Mr. Lynch looked up at her, and his eyes seemed to fill with a hint of disappointment. 

“Mr. Lynch, my mother never buys clothes outside. Her clothes are always custom–made by a tailor.” Marina said slowly. 

“Is that so?” Mr. Lynch smiled and continued, his gaze fixed on Marina. “Miss Bailey, I believe you have more to say than just this.” 

“I think you’re a smart person. I’ll be honest with you. I did not know about your existence before I came here today. 

“And I already have a boyfriend. It’s just that my mother is not very satisfied with him, so she arranged this whole thing.