Chapter 35
Lydia took the glass and pulped it down. Only then did she finally notice Avery standing by the dining table: “Who’s she?”
“Ms. Smith, this is Ma, Langston’s wife. They’ll be registering their marriage in a few days, and she’ll be the Lady of the house,” Whitney introduced
Lyda’s face darkened in an instant, her eyes filled with hostility. She stared at Avery from head to toe and said bluntly. “She just looks a little like my mom. What makes her worthy of Uncle.
Avery felt awkward Sure enough, her instincts were right. Lydia turned out to be spoiled and sharp–tongand
“M_Smith__“Whine looked troubled.
“What’s your name?” Lydia sat down right across from Avery, treating this as an interrogation
“Avery Sreeper,” she answered poly.
“Your height, weight, and measurements?”
Avery froze fer a second and didn’t answer. “That’s private, isn’t it?”
Lydiameeted with contempt, not hiding her disdain.” but Uncle Gideon paid for you. How could a woman who sells herself want privacy?”
Avery took a deep breath. Suddenly, the breakfast didn’t seem appetizing anymo
Seeing that Avery remained silent, Lydts spoke again. “My mans i Lydia Sith. I’m 19 and one year away from the legal age of marriage.” Avery didn’t quite understand what Lydia was trying to say.
“If Unicle Gideon must marry, it should at least be someone of equal standing. What makes you qualified?” Lydia’s words dripped with provocation.
Avery stayed quiet, noc dating to provolo her. After all, she wasn’t quite sure how did on would react. If Gideon turned out to be the type to protect the people on his side like Marcus, she might not stand a chance
“That’s your uncle’s decision.” Avery replied politely.
“I’m never going to accept you as my aunt. You’re simply not good enough for him.” Lylia rolled her eyes.
In her mind. Avery was just a shameless gold–digyn who‘
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“Then tell me, what kind of woman would be good enough for him?” Avery asked curiously,
