Larry sized Keith up and nodded slightly. “I remember you. Didn't you once get into a fight for Amara?”
“Yes, someone was bullying Amara. When I found out, I was so angry I went and beat them all up,” Keith said.
He glanced at Amara. “You probably still remember that, right? See, I’ve been protecting you like this since we were kids…”
A timely blush appeared on Amara’s cheeks. She nudged Keith with her elbow, signaling him not to say such embarrassing things in front of her father. Keith feigned a pained look and nodded repeatedly, as if to say he wouldn't dare do it again.
Their playful, subtle banter made the atmosphere feel natural and relaxed, making them look like a couple deeply in love.
Just then, Fiona and Elowen also came downstairs. A few days had passed, and maybe it was just her imagination, but Amara felt that Fiona's face, which had once been somewhat elegant and dignified, was becoming increasingly sharp and mean.
Soon, Amara realized it wasn't her imagination. Fiona had changed. In just a few short days, she had lost a significant amount of weight, and the smile that usually graced her face was gone, replaced by a look of deep-seated resentment. It really did make her look acerbic.
“So, Ama is back,” Fiona said, casting a cold glance at Amara.
The moment Larry looked her way, she immediately put on a smile and said, “And you brought your boyfriend home. It's Keith, right? You two knew each other before?”
Amara glanced at Fiona again. She was smiling, but her nails were digging into her palm.
Fiona was a smart and composed woman; she shouldn't be making such a low-level mistake. The fact that she did showed just how low her spirits had sunk recently.
Meanwhile, Elowen, who was a fool to begin with, made no effort to hide her emotions. She stared daggers at Amara, her dislike and hatred obvious. Larry saw this from the side and couldn't help but frown.


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