Serena did not want people talking about her sister and Duncan.
Elisa understood.
She said, “You’re right. It’s just our guess. Do you know that woman? I realized you weren’t surprised at all.”
“I’ve seen her once. She was eating breakfast with Mr. Lewis at my sister’s store. We said hi to each other.”
“I see.”
Elisa hooked onto Serena’s arm. She said softly, “I think Duncan isn’t good enough for Liberty because of his scarred face. Mrs. Lewis looks down on her too. It’s better if nothing is going on. between them. With my mom here, Liberty can definitely get married to a better man if she intends to remarry.”
Serena smiled. “If my sister wishes to get married, I’ll keep an eye out too.”
She used to rely on her sister in the past. Now that she had Zack and higher status, she wanted to become someone her sister could depend on.
“Let’s go. I’ll introduce you two to my best friend. Her cousin works in education and has established a few private schools. The amount of vegetables students and teachers require each day is huge. Let’s see if we can be in charge of those private schools‘ vegetable supply.”
The main reason Elisa willingly accompanied her parents to the banquet was to discuss business Although they had yet to grow crops, the farms were already underway. They would be able to plant fruits and vegetables there soon.
A business deal could not be decided in mere moments either. After all, the other party alread had a fixed supplier. They were the ones who were showing up out of the blue. However, it woul not hurt to get to know some people.
“Okay.”
Serena and Jasmine wanted to get to know Elisa’s best friend too.
They followed Elisa.
“Mrs. York.”
They were stopped by Mrs. Newman and Camryn just after taking several steps.
Camryn was being dragged by Mrs. Newman.
When Serena saw Camryn was about to fall, she instinctively stretched her hand to support her.
“Be careful, Camryn.”
Serena steadied Camryn before looking toward Mrs. Newman.
Mrs. Newman squeezed a smile. “Thank you for helping Camryn, Mrs. York. She can’t see, so she falls easily.”
Elisa said, “She’s blind, yet you keep dragging her.”
Mrs. Newman’s smile faltered.
“I guess the sun will rise from the west tomorrow,” Elisa said sarcastically. She gave Mrs. Newman a sidelong glance. “This is your first time bringing Camryn to a banquet, Mrs. Newman. How rare. Do you guys think the sun will rise from the west tomorrow?”
Elisa’s mockery infuriated Mrs. Newman, but she did not let it show on her face. She maintained her smile and said, “Camryn is blind, and I can’t always be by her side even if I brought her to banquets. I was afraid of her getting into an accident in the past. Moreover, Camryn dislikes these events too, so I didn’t bring her along.
“However, Camryn is no longer young. It’s time for her to socialize and meet people.”
Everyone could sense the meaning behind Mrs. Newman’s words.
It was time to sacrifice the child she had raised for so long.
They glanced at Camryn, who always had a calm expression. She looked pretty after getting all dressed up. If she were not blind, she would have bested Carrie by a landslide.
Elisa was aware of the people’s behavior in that social circle, so she felt it would be difficult for Camryn to marry into a good family. It was not just because Camryn was blind but also her mother, Mrs. Newman. Who would want to be in–laws with Mrs. Newman?
Her partiality could make someone die from anger.
How did Old Mrs York choose Camryn for Callum?
Elisa asked Serena about it as she was curious. Serena did not know the answer. Even Jasmine, who had firsthand gossip, did not know the reason.
“What business do you have, Mrs. Newman?”
Serena did not want to continue wasting time on Mrs. Newman. She asked her directly.
Mrs. Newman looked toward Elisa and Jasmine.
“Jasmine, let’s go and get some food.”
Elisa read the room and left with Jasmine.
Mrs. Newman smiled and said to Serena, “Mrs. York, let’s take a seat and have a slow chat, shall we?
“You’re considered friends with Camryn anyway.”
Mrs. Newman used Camryn as an excuse.
Serena glanced at Camryn and said indifferently, “Let’s sit down there and talk.”
Mrs. Newman gestured for her to walk first.
When Serena guided Camryn, Camryn poked her palm. Serena understood and whispered, “I’m aware of the situation.
“Why did she bring you here?”
Serena asked Camryn softly, “Is she trying to arrange a marriage for you and some rich man’s son?”
After pressing her lips together, Camryn replied softly, “She won’t let me get married to a rich man. She’ll only give me to someone else. She can give me to anyone who’ll benefit her.”
Serena was furious upon hearing that.
Sensing her anger, Camryn smiled unexpectedly. She said, “Don’t worry. I can protect myself.” She had a small blade with her wherever she went.
Serena still wanted to say something, but Camryn poked her palm again. Therefore, she did not say anything else.
Mrs. Newman chose a quiet and relatively remote spot. She gestured to Serena to sit.
“Do you want anything to eat, Mrs. York? I’ll take some food for you.”
“No, thank you. You can talk about what you want, Mrs. Newman.”
Mrs. Newman laughed sheepishly. She said, “Mrs. York, you and Camryn clicked right away and are friends. Carrie is Camryn’s biological sister. Can you not sue Carrie for Camryn’s sake, Mrs. York?
“I know Carrie made a mistake. She knows what she did wrong now. She’s still young and immature, but don’t worry. I’ll educate her well in the future. I won’t let her offend you again.
“Since Carrie smashed your car, we’re willing to compensate you with two of the same car. If you have any other requests, just let us know. I’ll satisfy anything as long as it’s within my capabilities. Mrs. York, we’re in the same social circle. We see each other so frequently. It’ll look bad if things become awkward.
“Don’t you think so, Mrs. York? Anyone can make mistakes, and it’s better to forgive whenever possible.”
Mrs. Newman secretly pinched Camryn.
Camryn found it painful.
“What did you do to Camryn, Mrs. Newman?”
Serena saw Camryn grimacing with pain. Her expression darkened. She asked Camryn out of concern, “What did she do to you, Camryn?”
“Mrs. York, Camryn is my daughter. What can I possibly do to her? She might’ve eaten something bad and her stomach’s feeling sick.”
If it were not for her beloved daughter, Mrs. Newman would have refused to talk to a country bumpkin. She hated Camryn more for being scheming and evil. Camryn deliberately made a painful expression in front of Serena. Was Camryn not letting Serena know that she, as a mother, was treating her daughter poorly?
“Mom, I never even drank a glass of water since coming here. How could I have an upset stomach? It’s my thigh that hurts, not my stomach.”
Camryn’s voice was soft, but it made Mrs. Newman want to strangle her to death.
She was angry and did not give Camryn a chance to speak. She said to Serena, “Mrs. York, your misunderstanding with Carrie arose because of Camryn. Camryn and Carrie are sisters. Their grudges never last overnight, and they’ve reconciled. It’s not good for you, an outsider, to keep holding on to this matter, right?
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