Vi’s face instantly turned pale as she stared at Ste in a daze. Ste had barely acknowledged her ever since she met up with her in the afternoon. She thought Ste was just being a bit cold and did not expect her to suddenly be so harsh.


    However, Mnie was still there, and Vi did not want to embarrass herself in front of her. Forcing a smile, she said, “I just wanted to help you.”


    Ste ignored her grievancespletely. She lifted her chin slightly, her gaze mocking as if she were assessing an object rather than looking at a human.


    Vi could not bear the scrutiny, but she tried to straighten her back and endure Ste’s gaze. She could barely keep the smile on her face. She could only whisper, “Aunt Scott…”


    “Aunt?” Ste repeated Vi’s address, then reached out and took the form from her hand. She scoffed, saying, “You’re certainly narrow–minded andcking in any sense of propriety,”


    Ste’s disdainful tone was so obvious that all the color drained from Vi’s face. She looked as if she had suffered a significant blow.


    Mnie, who was standing by, did not react much. She did not have much of a rtionship with Vi, after all,


    Examination form in hand, Mnie went to look for the doctor.


    After reviewing the results, the doctormented on the good recovery and gave her several precautions. When she returned to the ward, she noticed Stephen hade again and was chatting with her grandfather.


    Mnie was no longer surprised. Stephen had visited the hospital quite a few times in the past few days. He exuded an intellectual air, and her grandfather seemed to enjoy talking with him,


    When Stephen saw Mniee in, he smiled and said, “He’s recovering well.”


    “Mm.” Mnie nodded. She asked, “When did youe?”


    “I just arrived.” He replied before reminding her, “Joshua’s birthday party is tonight. He said he


    messaged you but got no reply, so I came to check.”


    Mnie thought for a moment and then remembered Joshua mentioning the birthday party. She nodded. “I’ve been so busy these days that I forgot about it.”


    Hearing Mnie and Stephen’s conversation, her grandfather could tell that she had matters to attend to. He waved his hand, indicating that she should go and attend to them.


    Helpless, Mnie checked through his medications before leaving with Stephen.


    Joshua’s vi was in the suburban vi area, quite a distance away. They passed by a mall, and Mnie decided to buy a gift for Joshua.


    Stephen nced at her and said gently, “You really picked up from Tander”


    Mnie looked op, asking, “What do you mean?”


    Stephen looked at the pen she bought and exined with a smile, “Every time Tander gives gifts, be gives penis regardless of gender”


    Mnie chose the pen because she was not familiar with Joshua and did not know what to get him. It was a versatile item, and she did not expect to hear about Xander. “A pen is a pretty nice gift. It’s practical,” she replied


    When they arrived at the Hewins‘ residence, the sun was just seming, and Joshua was leading a few people in the yard. They were preparing for a barbecue.


    Mnie walked over and handed the gift box to him, saying softly, “Happy binbday.”


    Joshua did not expect Mnie to bring him a gift and was stunned for a moment before he reacted.


    Just as he took the gift, a voice rang out beside them in a slow, sing–songy manner.


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    How considerate of you, Mnie. You’re truly deserving of being the former chief secretary of


    LeapCo.


    He emphasized the word ‘former, as if intentionally reminding Mnie o