Chapter 296

Ethan looked like he'd just lost the will to live after finally managing to get Vivian to smile. Mr. Brooks, seriously, not even gods can save you now. How... how could you call that “being thrifty and managing the household well”?! Wealthy families aren’t into that vibe! Even calling her a “devoted wife and loving mother” would've been better—it wouldn't sound like some backhanded compliment. Ethan sighed, utterly exhausted. "Honey, could you do me a favor and shut up?" Vivian flashed a sweet smile at Alexander, but her tone was ice-cold. Alexander looked like he just hit the jackpot—blank for a second, he echoed, "Honey?" "..." Vivian was done with this fool. She turned her gaze away toward the stage. Alexander, still shell-shocked, pressed his hand over his pounding chest. His long fingers trembled slightly—it felt like that single word “honey” from her nearly sent him to heaven and dragged him back in one go. Like he’d just dived into fire and water and lived to tell the tale. He c