Kramer didn't quite agree with Elsa's words. "How do you know she's only interested in Jim's money?"
"Because I'm a woman. You wouldn't understand."
Elsa saw Bonnie take out two gift boxes. "Let's see what she gave as gifts. Judging by her shabby appearance, it probably isn't anything good."
Kramer felt that Elsa's words were unreasonable. "She came specifically to congratulate them. The thought counts more than the gift. Does it make a difference what she’s giving?"
"Why do you always take her side? She's the one trying to steal your future brother-in-law!" Elsa stomped her foot in frustration.
‘Future brother-in-law?’ Kramer shook his head silently. He had asked Jim about it before, and discovered that Jim only considered Elsa a friend.
Naturally, he had kept this a secret from Elsa out of concern for her feelings. Furthermore, telling Elsa would not make a difference. She would just keep going after him.
After glaring at Kramer in annoyance, Elsa went to Bonnie.
Seeing Jim’s grandparents about to set the gifts aside, she quickly said, "Ms. Bonnie specially picked out these gifts for you. Why don't you open them and take a look?"
"Well..." The elderly couple exchanged glances. Opening gifts in public was considered impolite.
Knowing their concerns, Elsa continued persuading, "Ms. Bonnie is a good friend of Jim's. She doesn't mind at all, right? Ms. Bonnie?"
Bonnie shrugged indifferently. "Go ahead and open them."
Elsa rolled her eyes, thinking Bonnie was pretending to be calm.
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