Chapter 1988


    Elsewhere.


    Ever since Arabe''s identity was revealed, the number of guests visiting had surged, and Reflections


    Vi was bustling for days on end.


    That day, a couple breezed through the front door, showering Arabe withpliments from head to


    toe.


    "Be, these sweet-talkers are Gustave and Odelia," Louisa said with a beaming smile, "They''re our


    family’s business partners; we have been working together for over a decade."


    Arabe caught on quickly, greeting them politely, "Hello Gustave, hello Odelia."


    "My, what a sweet child, not only beautiful and with a lovely voice! You two hit the jackpot with her—


    she''s absolutely perfect!"


    Odelia, all smiles, rummaged through her bag and pulled out two cards, insisting on giving them to


    Arabe.


    "Odelia, you''re too kind. Be''s all grown up now."


    "This is just a token of our affection from Gustave and me; please ept it."


    "Be, since it''s a gesture from Gustave and Odelia, you should take it."


    Knowing it was vain to refuse, Arabe graciously epted, "Thank you, Gustave. Thank you, Odelia."


    "Oh, what a polite child." Odelia continued, her joy evident as she presented a beautifully wrapped gift


    to Arabe, "This is for the New Year. May theing year bring you joy and sess in all you do."


    "You’ve already given her cards, and now a gift? It''s too much!" Louisa said withughter in her cheeks.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    "It''s our first private meeting with Be, and we already feel bad for not preparing an additional


    gift. After all, she''s just so lovable; it''s only a small present. Don''t make us feel like outsiders!"


    "Be, don''t forget to thank Gustave and Odelia for their kindness."


    "Thank you, Gustave and Odelia."


    "She’s so well-mannered. I suddenly feel the McMillian family is so lucky, imagining one day Be will


    marry into their family."


    Just then, a family of three arrived.


    "You''re here?" Louisa stood to greet them, her face alight with joy.


    "We wanted toe here a couple of days ago, but seeing so many cars parked outside Reflections


    Vi, we didn''t want to overwhelm you and Keh. So we decided to visit early today, and look, I


    guessed it right; it''s less crowded now," Penny exined, then greeted Gustave and turned her


    attention to Arabe.


    "Let me introduce you, Be. This is Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton, and their daughter, Macy," Louisa said,


    smiling.


    "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton. Hello, Macy."


    "Hi Be," Macy greeted in return.


    Penny handed Arabe the gifts, noticeablyrger than the ones from Gustave and Odelia, and they


    felt a bit uneasy.


    Louisa nodded at Arabe, who epted with thanks, "Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton. I also wish


    you a New Year filled with prosperity and happiness."