The True Heiress is the Reserved Fiancé's Exclusive Memory

Chapter 916 - 943: One Person, One Bowl (With Side Story 6)

Lydia Williams swung a slap, stopping just short of her face, but it made no sound.

Though she was angry, mealtime was approaching, so she maintained her composure, ensuring the child didn’t walk away with a marked face.

But she found the situation hard to stomach.

Lydia gave her waist a pinch, glaring intensely, "What’s going on between you and Louis Cox?!"

"I..."

"Did he harass you?"

"No." Marianne Jackson quickly denied.

Following Koa Jackson’s advice, she sought out Louis Cox, but did nothing serious, only trying to get close enough to chat for a bit.

Unexpectedly, the photos came out looking quite ambiguous.

Talk of Odin Myres being hospitalized, her accompanying Louis constantly for comfort, rumors of a secret romance for some time, how compatible they looked together—it made her blush furiously though she was truly scared and distracted.

Facing Lydia now, she first thought about Louis’ safety, quickly emphasizing, "It’s not him; he didn’t harass me."

"Do you fancy him?" Lydia incredulously glanced at her, suddenly reminded of the previous incident at the Ginger Family, biting her lip she pinched her again, angrily saying, "How did I raise such a shameless child?"

Marianne pressed her lips tightly, tears swirling in her eyes.

Is it wrong to like someone?

Louis never thought much of her; going home made her nervous and uneasy.

Besides—

She knew well how her mother got in the door; what right did she have to restrict her like this?

Always instructing her from childhood to adulthood, dictating her studies, life, friendships, and attire—everything according to her plans, even leaving her without a confidant friend.

Lydia saw her as a princess, and she saw herself as a princess.

But others don’t treat her like a princess.

Now, she felt she was far beneath Mia Ginger.

Especially Louis Cox, who barely glanced at her, as if she were less than dirt.

Marianne’s tears suddenly fell.

"Why are you crying?!" Lydia was infuriated seeing her, gritting her teeth, "Eat first, I’ll deal with you later. Wipe your tears, be careful not to let the old man see."

"Mom." Marianne tugged at her sleeve, whispering, "I really like him, can’t you let me be?"

"What did you say?" Lydia’s face turned white with rage.

Marianne froze, hurriedly letting go of her sleeve, stepping back.

Lydia was harsh, likely her waist was swollen from the pinching.

Marianne didn’t dare speak anymore.

Lydia poked her forehead, word by word, "What is your status, his status, don’t you know the Myres Family’s current situation? Fancy him?"

Lydia snorted coldly, "If I hear that again, I’ll rip your mouth apart."

"Mom."

"Wash your face clean and come out." Lydia finished speaking and left the room.

Marianne stood there, disoriented.

After a while, she breathed deeply, quickly washed her face, and followed out.

——

At this moment, in the dining room.

Everyone was already eating.

Marianne stepped forward and sat in the empty seat beside Mia Ginger.

"Third daughter-in-law, be careful, it’s hot." An auntie placed a bowl of soup beside Mia Ginger.

Mia Ginger looked at her, momentarily stunned.

The old man chuckled, "It’s rare for you and Koa to be back, so I had the kitchen specially prepare soup for you both, ensure good nourishment."

As he finished speaking, Mia Ginger saw someone place a bowl of soup near Koa Jackson as well.

Just the two of them seemed special.

Mia Ginger awkwardly glanced at Koa Jackson.

Koa Jackson appeared puzzled.

Mia Ginger had no choice but to smile at the old man, "Thank you, Grandpa."

"Why thank me? Drink up." The old man looked at her kindly, smiling broadly.

Mia Ginger lowered her head and took a sip, finding the taste odd, seemingly with herbal ingredients, but the soup was clear, not unpleasant, and felt soothing in her throat.

"Koa!" The old man called Koa Jackson again.

Koa Jackson responded helplessly, nonchalantly drinking the soup.

Mia Ginger didn’t know what she drank.

But Koa Jackson was clear on his.

Eucommia, Codonopsis, and pigeon for strengthening bones.

Couldn’t his grandfather, not be so amusing?

Honestly.

Koa Jackson’s face reddened after drinking, the old man was obviously delighted, instructing the auntie beside, "Quickly, serve Koa another bowl, have more."

"Grandpa." Koa Jackson called a bit disgruntled.

"Grandpa is doing this for your own good, strengthen your body, so when you have great-grandkids they’re healthy too."

"Cough!"

Mia Ginger was caught off guard, choking, hurriedly grabbing a napkin to cover her mouth.

Her face turned red.

She thought Koa Jackson looked unusual, was it all because grandpa ordered them that super nourishing soup?

Did Koa Jackson’s body... need supplementing?

Just thinking about it made Mia Ginger’s body ache; even sitting was uncomfortable. She slightly shifted her position, inadvertently facing Marianne.

Her expression froze then.

Marianne lowered her head, a tear dropped into her small bowl.

Mia Ginger gazed at her, puzzled, and after a while, softly asked, "What’s wrong?"

Her asking was a trigger; upon being asked, Marianne’s tears wouldn’t stop, breaking into sobs.

This naturally garnered others’ attention.

The old man looked over, sternly asking, "Marianne, what’s the matter? Why are you crying?"

"Nothing." Marianne hurriedly wiped her tears.

In her panic, she glanced up, meeting Lydia’s chilly eyes.

"Nothing and you’re crying like that?" The old man frowned, setting down his chopsticks, "If any issues say them, let me hear."

"Grandpa." Marianne looked at him, tears staining her face.

"Marianne." Lydia quickly called her, smiling at the old man, "This girl, it’s just some trifles, don’t bother yourself, I’ll ask her later."

"I’m asking the child." The old man glanced at Lydia, speaking to Marianne, "Tell me, what’s wrong?"