Charlie followed Loreen into the house.
The residences of prominent families in Eastcliff were extremely luxurious. Once you entered the door, the living hall alone was almost as big as a small banquet hall. 6
At this moment, the living hall was very crowded and bustling with people and their chattery sounds. Many of Eastcliff’s prominent figures gathered in the hall, chatting in groups. 3
Lady Thomas, accompanied by her husband, was talking and laughing with several old friends of her age.
Loreen hurriedly said to Charlie, "My grandma is over there. Let's go and meet her."
Charlie nodded and said with a smile, "We are just in time to give your grandmother the gift I prepared."
They walked in front of the old couple, and Loreen greeted them with a warm smile, "Grandma, Grandpa, let me introduce you... this is my college mate, Charlie Wade!"
Lady Thomas smiled and said, "Oh my, it’s Loreen’s college mate! Welcome!"
Then, she added, "By the way, Loreen, I remember a young girl who was very close to you during college.
Her name is Claire Wilson, right?" 5
Charlie hastily answered, “Hello, Lady Thomas. I am Claire's husband. Actually, Claire wanted to come to your banquet in person, but she was caught up with work and some family affairs, so she let me come over on her behalf. I'm sorry for her absence." 7
Lady Thomas replied with a smile, "Oh, Claire is now married!"
Then, she turned to Loreen and said in a serious voice, "Loreen, look, your college mates are getting married one after another, and you don't even have a boyfriend. Listen to me. Don’t go back to Aurous Hill. Come back and find a boyfriend in Eastcliff and get married soon! Don't make me worry about you!"
Loreen's mind was filled with mixed emotions at that very moment.
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