Chapter 1178
Chloe’s eyes lit up with anticipation, “Nothing beats the vibe of slurping beef soup.”
Elizabeth’s eyes started to sparkle. “Is there hot sauce?”
Chloe nodded with a grin, “The beef soup comes with hot sauce.”
Elizabeth clapped her hands together, pointing at Chloe, “You know how to enjoy food!”
Chloe got up, “I’ll go and get it ready.”
Elizabeth also stood up, “I’ll help.”
But both women were held back by the men next to them. “For something as simple as this, you
guys don’t need to lift a finger. Let the servants handle it.” Just then, the servants coordinatedly
cleared the four plates of pasta from the table, saying “We’ll prepare the beef soup right away,” and
then one after another, they headed into the kitchen.
When Chloe and Elizabeth sat back down, Damon and Royce’s tense expressions also gradually
eased. They had dodged an awkward situation.
Royce felt particularly relieved. No matter how the beef soup turned out, anything would be better
than the pasta in front of him.
In fact, when he tasted the beef soup, he found it quite alright. He could adjust the taste of the soup
according to his preference.
Although the dish was simple, seeing his wife and son’s proficient movements, he couldn’t help but
ask, “Have you guys had this before?”
Damon put a piece of meat into Chloe’s plate, saying nonchalantly, “It’s all the rage these days.”
Elizabeth also took a bite of the meat, “What do you mean it’s popular now? It’s always been
popular, okay?”
Royce looked at Elizabeth, “You like it a lot?”
“Yes.”
Royce frowned, “Why didn’t I know?”
He should’ve known everything she liked.
Elizabeth pursed her lips, expressing her displeasure, “Presley pesters me every day, I don’t want
to be reminded of Presley’s nagging every time heat beef soup.”
How many hobbies had she given up because of Presley?
Royce tightened his lips, “From now on, we’ll have it with mom.”
“Cough cough…” Elizabeth coughed, “And not invite dad?”
Royce picked up a piece of lettuce, putting it into his mouth.
“Let him watch.”
That was harsh.
Meanwhile, in the Harper family home, Wendy had settled in comfortably.
Addie was taking care of her in every possible way. No matter what it was, the care and concern
she gave were the best.
Chloe said Addie was Wendy’s relative, but looking at how she treated Wendy, even her real
mother would not be able to match up.
Wendy was taken straight from the hospital by Presley without any preparation. Naturally, the task
of dressing her wounds fell onto Addie. When she saw the horrifying scars on Wendy’s body, even
though she was mentally prepared, Addie still gasped. Her heart ached beyond words.
“How could Chloe be so cruel?”
Wendy clenched her teeth, staying silent.
Addie sighed, opened the medicine box, and started to carefully tend to her wounds. “It seems like
you’ll have to endure the pain for a few more days. At least the medicine prescribed by the doctor is
the best, it can ease some of the pain.”
As for whether the wounds would scar, Addie didn’t mention this crucial question. When the doctor
taught her how to handle the wounds, she had already asked about it.
The doctor’s answer wasn’t definitive. The fact that Wendy’s body was covered in scars clearly
showed Chloe had no mercy. Although the doctor said this balm wouldn’t scar, nothing was certain.
It all depended on the recovery, resistance, immunity, and many other factors.
Thinking that these terrifying scars would remain on Wendy’s delicate skin, Addie’s heart filled with
anger and sorrow.
Her impression of Chloe worsened.
“I really don’t understand what Mr. Harper is thinking. In terms of familiarity, besides his mother,
probably only you know him best, yet he suddenly chose such a heartless and ungrateful woman!
“I heard that woman was dumped by her boyfriend at first. She actually had a boyfriend. How could
Mr. Harper, such a noble and handsome man, accept a woman who was dumped by someone
else…
“Thank goodness the two of them haven’t tie the knot yet, otherwise if Chloe really becomes the
mistress of our Harper family, that would be unacceptable. Such a woman can’t become the
matriarch of the family.”
As Addie treated Wendy’s wounds, she grumbled, her dissatisfaction with Chloe overflowing.
Wendy sat there quietly, and after hearing Addie’s complaints, her eyes also filled with anger.
Yes, everyone knew that if it weren’t for Chloe’s appearance, she would undoubtedly become the
future matriarch of the Harper family. Even if Damon didn’t have feelings for her at first, given
enough time, she believed he would fall for her. Others might’ve not known, but she knew. Although
Damon was cold, he was a gentleman. Even if he didn’t love her, he would respect her.
But now, how deeply had he hurt her for Chloe? He even wanted to kill her for that woman…
Perhaps, recalling Damon’s icy and resolute gaze, she suddenly shivered.
“Ah, did I hurt you?”
Addie got scared and quickly asked. Wendy shook her head. “No, I just remembered some
unpleasant things.”
Unpleasant things, weren’t they all because of Damon?
“Sigh, it’s heartbreaking to see the man you’ve always liked about to marry another woman… You
have to be optimistic, things haven’t reached the final step yet!”
Wendy was actually somewhat disheartened. Damon even wanted to kill her for that worthless
woman, could he really forgive her?
Maybe now, she shouldn’t just sit and wait for the outcome, there were a lot of things she needed to
do. At least, she needed to find a way to change. Damon’s view of her.
“Alright, Ms. Wendy, the dressing is done… Ah, this dress can’t be worn anymore, you need
something light and loose.”
Wendy was silent for two seconds, then she gave a faint smile. “Addie, don’t a lot of the servants
here have a soft spot for Ms. Chloe? Sometimes when step out, they give me these weird looks.
Maybe it’s ‘cause I moved in and she had to bug off, they’re probably not too thrilled with me, huh?”