Chapter 153

Debra's eyes lit up with surprise. "Thank you, Cassandra!" Jay stood nearby with an indifferent expression. He simply nodded in acknowledgment. The gifts for David and Mark were premium-grade tea leaves. Alfonso looked on, clearly pleased with the scene, and smiled. "Alright, now. There's no need to keep standing. Let's dig in." At the dining table, things appeared harmonious on the surface, but there was an undercurrent of tension. Melissa asked casually, "Cassandra, I heard you grew up with your grandmother. You're lucky to have married into the Freeman family." Before Cassandra could respond, Tristan calmly cut in, saying, "You got it wrong, Melissa. Cassandra is kind, capable, and a top university graduate. I'm the lucky one to have married her." Momentarily speechless, Melissa forced a smile. "You two should work hard," Amanda chimed in with a smile. "Try to have a chubby baby soon to continue the Freeman family line." Cassandra played along, lowering her head in mock shy