Chapter 468 Enemies in the Shadows
Ophelia said, "Addison, a woman should love herself the most. It's time for you to live for yourself."
Addison had been supporting her family for a long time. If she didn't change her mindset, she would be burdened by her original family.
Women all desired to be beautiful and to become better. Ophelia was willing to lend a hand. But if Addison still refused to stand up, then she deserved to live a mediocre life.
Thinking about the years of dedication to her family, Addison made up her mind and said, "Lynn, I'm in. I'll learn to dance with you."
"Not with me. I'll arrange for other teachers to guide you," Lynn said, "You don't need to reach a certain level, just cultivate a hobby and improve your temperament."
As a top dancer like Lynn, she had no time to teach an amateur enthusiast.
Addison was tactful. Three thousand dollars a year was already the most considerable discount Lynn could offer her. She couldn't ask for more.
"Alright," Addison said confidently, "With your help, I will definitely transform. Maybe in the future, I'll find a man who cherishes me and have a perfect family."
Addison yearned for love and a family.
Ophelia smiled, "Everything is possible."
"Okay, I will change myself." Addison clenched her fist, cheering herself on.
Ophelia chuckled, "You should first hide your income from your family. Keep silent about money matters."
Addison said, "Okay, I'll listen to you both from now on."
Addison's greatest strength was her ability to take advice.
The three chatted together, and Addison noticed a mark on Ophelia's neck. Thinking she was injured, Addison asked, "Ophelia, did a mosquito bite your neck?"
Lynn glanced over, immediately realizing what it was, but didn't want to embarrass Ophelia.
Ophelia joked, "Yes. Even in winter, mosquitoes are so rampant. Must be a big one."
Not far away, Finnegan, chatting with Caspian, Mark, and Joe, suddenly sneezed.
'Who was speaking ill of me behind my back?' he thought.
Lynn couldn't help but chuckle, "Yeah, a big mosquito with two legs."
Lynn and Ophelia exchanged a knowing glance, sharing a smile.
Addison asked, "Lynn, how do you know that mosquito has two legs? Don't mosquitoes have many legs? Is it a special breed?"
Addison was serious in her inquiry, which only made Ophelia and Lynn amused.
Addison was too innocent.
A thirty-seven-year-old innocent girl.
Addison thought Lynn and Ophelia were highly educated, believing there really were mosquitoes with two legs, so she questioned it seriously.
Ophelia laughed, "Addison, you should really find a boyfriend. Then you'll know what mosquitoes with two legs look like."
Seeing Addison's confusion, Lynn smiled and explained, "Those are love bites, not mosquito bites. Ophelia was teasing you."
Addison finally understood.
As the banquet was about to begin, Finnegan approached Ophelia. As the host, they were to go on stage to thank the guests.
Ophelia stood up, led by Finnegan to the stage, while Celia handed Warmie to her.
Finnegan stood on the stage, and Ophelia stood beside him, holding Warmie. They looked quite delighted.
Finnegan's deep and magnetic voice echoed through the banquet hall via the microphone. "Thank you all so much for taking the time to attend my daughter Warmie Abbott's banquet. My wife Ophelia and I are very pleased and grateful for your presence. Here, I also want to thank one person, and that is my wife."
Hundreds of guests witnessed the addition of a new member to the Abbott family, witnessing this happiest moment.
Finnegan gazed affectionately at Ophelia. "Darling, thank you for giving me a home and for giving birth to our lovely daughter. I love you, I love Warmie, and I love our family. Today, in the presence of so many relatives and friends, I swear to you that you will be my only wife. What I want most is to make you happy and spend my rest life with you."
Finnegan's heartfelt and straightforward words were unprecedented.
In the business world, Finnegan was severe and reserved, but in front of Ophelia, he was so tender.
The guests below were also moved as it was Finnegan's rare tenderness.
In a corner of the banquet hall, Deacon watched the happy trio on stage with a sneer. "Finnegan, enjoy this last moment of happiness. Your punishment is coming."
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