Chapter 350
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Gloria snapped , “ You’ll never understand the pain until it’s your turn ! I gave birth to all three kids the exhaustion was mine , the pin yan the lasting damage is mine alone , not yours .
“ In the end , all three kids have your last name . You hit and yell at them whenever you want , and now you even think the humiliation I went draug giving birth still can’t compare to yours … ”
By the end , tears welled up in Gloria’s eyes – how could Arnav just dismiss it all with a casual “ it’s not the same “ ?
Arnav was completely stunned . He hastily stood up , grabbed Gloria’s arm , and explained , “ That’s not what I meant . The situation is different . ”
“ Right , it’s different – as if I could ever measure up to you ! ” Gloria snapped .
Gloria violently yanked her hand from his grasp , turned , and stormed out of the room .
Arnav didn’t hesitate – he rushed after her . “ Gloria … ”
“ Get out ! ” Gloria roared .
Arnav turned back hurriedly . “ Terry , look after Grandma , ” he called out .
Lexie watched as they left one after the other , letting out a long , weary sigh .
After years of constant bickering , the family had grown accustomed to it .
But it was supposed to be Lennox’s celebration banquet tods .
Lennox’s expression darkened . Terry caught a quick glance before looki
Let’s carry on . ”
away impassively . “ Our parents ‘ argument shouldn’t spoil your celebration .
Before Lennox could say a word , Alice grabbed his arm . “ Don’t mind their usual bickering – just let them be for now . Lennox , besides Golden Premier Suite , did you reserve any other suites? ”
Lennox was taken aback . “ What do you mean ? ”
Alice repeated the manager’s words . Lennox was stunned and stammered , “ I – I had no idea . When was I even notified ? ”
The manager said , “ We’ve had that for quite some time now .
“ Madam , Sir , Amour Bistro is quite busy today . There’s only one standard private room left – if you don’t reserve it now , it will be taken . ”
There was no way a family like the Fletchers would settle for a standard private room .
Gloria and Arnav had already stormed off .
Alice declared decisively , “ We won’t reserve today . We’ll do it another time . ”
Lennox frowned anxiously . “ Mom , but I’ve already invited several friends – they’re on their way here right now .”
If word got out that Lennox had invited guests but had nowhere to host them , it would ruin his reputation and might even reflect poorly on the entire Fletcher family .
Lexie walked over to the manager and said firmly , “ Book it now – a standard private room will suffice .
“ There’s no need to make such a big fuss before the official admission . We can throw a proper celebration once you get the acceptance letter – it won’t be too late . And don’t make such an amateur mistake again . ”
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Those words cut Lennox deep .
Lennox clenched his fists , struggling to keep his expression neutral . “ As you wish , Grandma , he said through gritted teeth .
Lexie saw it all but remained silent .
Some people just couldn’t let things go . A hundred kindnesses meant nothing – one oversight and it was all forgotten . They only remembered the is
No matter how sincerely you gave your all , it’d only be taken as ill intent .
And Lennox was exactly that kind of person .
Lexie had seen through it all – as long as Lennox didn’t cross the line , she would treat him no differently .
Lennox suddenly remembered something . “ Oh , Grandma , ” he said , “ Fryderyk wants to stay with Aria instead of joining us .”
Lexie was surprised that they’d gotten this close already .
Fryderyk never voluntarily dined with girls . Could it be that he had taken a liking to Aría ?
Lexie decided to ask about it later . “ Once everyone arrives , he must come over and say hello , ” she said firmly .
This wasn’t an arranged meeting – it was simply common courtesy .
After all , the girl came here for Fryderyk .
Owen and Caleb ran into each other at the entrance . After exchanging greetings , they entered the private room together .
When they saw Fryderyk , Caleb remained composed while Owen looked visibly startled .
Owen thought , ‘ Why is Fryderyk here too ? ‘
Aria sat between Derek on her left and Fryderyk on her right .
That left Caleb and Owen to sit across the table .
As Owen took his seat , Fryderyk happened to glance up . Their gazes locked for a fleeting moment before both quickly looked away .
Caleb glanced at Fryderyk and asked , “ When I came in , I saw your family heading to another room . Aren’t you joining them ? ”
Fryderyk glanced at Derek . “ My brother’s here , ” he said .