One day, I saw my mom cry secretly in the middle of the night. I have seen her laugh when she was scolded. I have also even seen her unable to speak well in front of my dad.
When the banquet reached its climax, the butler suddenly announced in a loud voice, “Mr. Benedict has arrived!”
Benedict walked in wearing a black suit. He was followed by two attendants carrying gift boxes. The attendants opened the gift box. Inside was a certificate of ownership for a resort.
“Congratulations to Ms. Charlotte for her recovery.”
“This is too expensive.”
Charlotte pretended to excuse herself, but clutched the certificate of title tightly to her chest. The whole room was filled with clamour.
“It seems the engagement will soon return to the rightful owner.”
“He is originally the fiancé of Charlotte, so it's only natural that the property now returns to its original owner.”
“Winifred's second daughter must be feeling embarrassed now.”
I walked to the balcony alone. The night breeze couldn't blow away the irritation in my heart. The sound of high heels suddenly came from behind me.
“Are you sad?”
Charlotte walked over and shook her champagne glass. A bright smile appeared at the corner of her lips.