Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
They did not know how gentle, considerate, and good her husband was to her.
Although Belland’s work was still ordinary, Mary always believed that they would have a good future, just as their life that was already very blissful now.
Mary’s father, Benny Croft, was an excellent educator and had a high degree of academic achievement.
Although Benny had not made much money in his life, he had contributed many excellent students to society.
Many of his students had become famous people in all walks of life.
Mary had been brought up by Benny. With her beautiful looks, Benny and his wife, Laura, thought that Mary would bring them an excellent son-in-law in the future.
But Belland had not achieved anything so far.
Mary also chose to live in a comfortable town and became a primary school teacher.
Although this disappointed Benny and his wife, they still respected Mary’s choice. Besides, their eldest daughter Angela had already made them proud.
“Hey, how have you been recently?” Her mother, Laura, warmly embraced Mary.
Behind Laura stood a beautiful woman, Angela.
Unlike Mary who inherited her father’s black hair, her sister Angela inherited her mother’s blonde hair. She was beautiful and had a brilliant figure like Mary. However, her belly was slightly bulging, indicating her pregnancy.
Angela was seven months pregnant.
Angela also embraced Mary warmly, and beside her stood a man in a suit, Martin Eton.
They had been married for two years.
Laura was holding her husband, Benny’s arm.
Mary was holding her husband, Belland’s arm.
Angela was holding Martin’s arm, and the family of six… no, seven people entered Uncle Jack’s mansion.
As they entered the gate, they were greeted by a spacious courtyard, with neatly trimmed trees that complemented the freshly mowed lawn. In the center of the courtyard was a single three-story villa.
Judging from the area, a single story was more than 150 square meters.
Uncle Jack was receiving guests at the gate with a warm smile on his chubby face. His wife, Fanny, held his hand on one side and a goblet in her other hand. The two of them looked like upper-class members.
Fanny had married Uncle Jack five years ago. She had not been through the poor first half of Uncle Jack’s life, but she had accompanied him in the rich second half of his life.
Since marrying Fanny, Uncle Jack had tried his best to distance himself from his family and indulged Fanny’s meanness and stinginess.
Moving to the Upper East Side of New York two years ago was also Fanny’s idea.
“Oh! Laura! I miss you so much. Why is it that every time I invite you and Benny over, you are not free?” Fanny hugged Laura with a fake smile on her face.
Then she smiled even more warmly at Angela and her husband, Martin.
Angela was doing academic work at New York University and had obtained some achievements and wealth. Her husband, Martin Eton, was a businessman who had opened an agency in New York, and he had actually signed a few female celebrities that were frequently seen on television.
Fanny was pleased and honored by Angela and Martin’s visit.
But when she saw Mary and Belland, Fanny’s expression was obviously casual and perfunctory. “Come in and have a seat, Mary. Look at you, you’ve lost weight. You’ve been living a hard life recently, haven’t you? What a poor child.”
It was only Uncle Jack who was still warm towards Mary. “Come in, my child. I’ve prepared your favorite cocktail, without alcohol!”
Mary held Belland’s arm as they walked into the villa. Her father, Benny, and her mother, Laura, were already catching up with some relatives. Angela was also quickly surrounded and chatted with.
However, she didn’t see her brother-in-law, Martin.
It was obvious that Uncle Jack’s birthday party had been meticulously prepared. Distant relatives who didn’t know each other were all invited over.
“It must be Fanny’s idea. She just wants to call more people over so that she can show off her family’s life on the Upper East Side.” Mary said with a hint of jealousy.
Belland looked at his wife gently.
Mary looked around the room. “Honey, find a place and have a bite. I’m going to find Mabel.”
After saying that, Mary went to the room on the second floor.
At this time, everyone was greeting each other in the hall on the first floor. Mabel’s room was on the third floor. It was very quiet here. Most of the guests had already visited the house, so no one would come up.
When she arrived at the door of Mabel’s room, Mary heard a strange sound.
“Brother-in-law…woo…Ah Ah…”
It was a moan from a woman.
But before Mary came up, she clearly saw Mabel’s boyfriend, Jerry, chatting with someone on the first floor.