Chapter 1395
Aurora was surprised to find Lucas’ uncle looking so young, almost the same age as him.
Before she could take a closer look, Edwin spoke first. “This must be my niece-in-law, right? Didn’t expect her to be this beautiful. Lucas really is a lucky man.”
Aurora’s face showed a trace of awkwardness. “Uncle, you’re too kind. I should be the lucky one. After all, Lucas treats me very well.”
She wasn’t lying. Ever since Lucas had deceived her, he no longer kept anything from her. Whatever it was, he would tell her the truth, always putting her feelings first. That alone was already rare in a man.
So, in public, Aurora did her best to protect his dignity. That was what a woman should do. She always believed her relationship with Lucas was built on mutual support, not one constantly yielding to the other. If love meant only one side making compromises, it would be exhausting.
Diana couldn’t help but praise Aurora in her heart. With her intelligence, she could save the family a great deal of trouble. No matter what others said, she wouldn’t fall into their traps. Only with such a temperament could she become the true lady of the house, without being taken advantage of.
Hearing Edwin’s words, Philip gave a displeased snort. “So, you come strolling in late after fooling around outside, and you still have the nerve to question your nephew? Look at yourself, do you act like an elder at all? You don’t even set a good example for the younger generation. Every year at the banquet, everyone has to wait for you alone. Do you think that’s proper?”
But Edwin showed no hint of embarrassment. Instead, he looked almost proud. “Dad, I told you, I was handling serious business outside.” He propped his chin up impatiently. “You always think I’m wasting time, but I told you I had real business. If you don’t believe me, what else can I say?”
“Real business? You mean hanging around with those useless friends of yours, wasting money on ridiculous things? What else do you want me to say?”
Edwin pursed his lips. “Those clubs were founded with my own money. I didn’t spend yours, did I?”
At that, Philip slammed his palm on the table, his face dark with fury, “What do you mean by that? Everything you’ve eaten, worn, and used since you were a child came from me. And now you stand here denying it?”
“Even if you paid for me before, you’re my father. It was your duty to raise me. Now that I can earn my own money, I’ll pay you back for everything in the future.”
Edwin stuck his neck out, shouting back at Philip. The old man was so furious that his beard quivered, and his eyes bulged.
Tessa had taken notice of this man. She couldn’t help asking Aaron quietly, “Who is he? Why have I never heard of him before?”
“He’s Mr. Philip’s youngest son, a late-born child. That’s why he’s always been especially spoiled.”
Hearing that, Tessa’s eyes lit up. Only a man like this was worthy of her. And from the way he argued with Philip, it was obvious he carried himself with free rein in the Carter family.