The Windfalls of Love novel Chapter 71

Oliver's mother was holding his hand firmly, which prevented him from losing his cool.

Roxanne put a Cartier bracelet on Chloe.

Immediately, Chloe asked, "Cartier bracelets aren't cheap, right?"

Roxanne replied, "Indeed, they're not. It costs over three grand. But you're my best friend, and no matter how expensive the gift is, I'm willing to give it to you. Just remember, I've got your back, and I won't let anyone bully you. If anyone dares to mess with you, I'll give them hell. I've always been a brawler; it's what I do best. I'll go to any lengths to protect you."

She made sure Oliver and Charlotte heard this.

If the Lewis family dared to bully Chloe, she would not let them off easily.

Upon hearing this, Charlotte was incredibly embarrassed and quickly said, "The takeaway is here; let's eat."

Seeing the roast meat in the takeaway bag covered in chilli powder, Charlotte seemed rather annoyed.

"Are all these skewers spicy? Our family doesn't eat spicy food; how are we supposed to eat this?"

Roxanne pretended to apologize and said,"Mrs. Charlotte, I'm really sorry. Chloe likes spicy food, but she usually holds back for you guys when she cooks. It's her birthday today, so please bear with it. After all, Chloe has put up with you guys for seven or eight years, hasn't she?"

Charlotte's face turned sour.

She wanted to say that since Chloe married into the Lewis family, she should follow their rules, but saying that in front of outsiders seemed unreasonable, so she kept quiet.

Once the guests left, she could take her time teaching Chloe a lesson.

Charlotte picked up a spicy skewer and started to eat.

After a few bites, she had several sips of her drink, but her throat was still burning.

Charlotte really couldn't handle spicy food, so she just sat and watched everyone else eat, not daring to take any more spicy skewers.

She watched as Roxanne ordered large prawns, squid, and fresh crabs for Chloe.

Those were all seafood dishes that Charlotte enjoyed eating.

But they were all spicy.

She could only watch with envy as Chloe savored these delicious seafood dishes, but she dared not touch any of the spicy dishes.

The meal left Charlotte seething, but she couldn't just blow up.

Finally, Charlotte made up an excuse to go downstairs to make a phone call and dragged Oliver with her.

Watching the mother and son leave, Chloe said, "Anne, are we being too harsh on them?"

Roxanne replied, "You're too kind-hearted, too soft. They're just missing out on one good meal, but do you remember how they usually treat you? Chloe, if you're being bullied, you should stand up for yourself; you can't always just grin and bear it."

"I might have gotten used to putting up with it. These days, whenever I don't do things their way, they scold me."

"Chloe, let's not talk about those unhappy things today. We finally managed to get rid of that annoying mother-son duo; let's just enjoy your birthday."

Under Roxanne's lead, Amelia, Aria, and Harrison raised their glasses in celebration.

"Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!"

Chloe's eyes were filled with emotion.

That was the first time she celebrated her birthday for herself after marrying into the Lewis family.

And the one celebrating her birthday was not her husband, nor her in-laws, but her own friends.

Roxanne could even be considered as her own sister then.

"Chloe, you're always my closest person. I also wish you and Harrison a happy marriage, forever harmony, and long-lasting happiness. Also, I hope you guys have a kid soon."

Roxanne clinked glasses with Chloe again, "Thank you! But about having a kid with Harrison, we might need some time."

Both she and Harrison were quite conservative.

They didn't have a deep emotional foundation, so they wouldn't easily get intimate with each other.

This was indeed something that couldn't be rushed.