Chapter 1438

Even Hillary couldn't help but stare at Phoebe, stunned by her beauty. She finally believed that Eddie hadn't been exaggerating. She had always thought Feena was a rare beauty. Something in her gentle charm stirred a quiet, almost instinctive sense of compassion. But now, with Phoebe standing there, she realized the two were evenly matched. If anything, Phoebe might even have had the upper hand. In looks, poise, and even height, Phoebe rivaled Feena in every way and perhaps even surpassed her. Hillary had always considered herself fairly attractive. Yet standing beside Phoebe and Feena, she suddenly felt like a clumsy duckling. The two of them were like graceful swans in comparison. She couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious. After hugging Feena, Phoebe greeted Wesley and Eddie warmly. But when it came to Jack, she barely glanced at him before turning away. Phoebe's arrival turned the small gathering into something livelier. Everyone huddled around the grill, laughing a