Chapter 1154
Chapter 1154:
Annabel was about to speak, but Leonard beat her to it.
“Why don’t you pick it up yourself? Or just get a new one. I’ve treated Anna like a precious gem ever since she was a little girl. I won’t stand for her serving anyone. I’ve never even sent her on an errand before,” Leonard snapped in an authoritative tone.
He had known for a long time that Erica disliked Annabel, and he would not allow her to bully his granddaughter.
All of a sudden, Erica didn’t know what to do. Her face burned with embarrassment. She didn’t want to bend down to pick up the fork, and she didn’t want to ask for a new one either.
After carefully studying Erica’s expression, Cathy said, “I’ll get it for you, Aunt. I know you’re used to eating with that fork p>
She moved as if she were being reasonable and thoughtful. Then she smiled at Annabel and added pointedly, “Unlike some people who can’t even handle something this simple, I can lower my head to pick up a fallen fork p>
Cathy had phrased it indirectly, but the insult was unmistakable.
“Rupert cares too much about me to make me do things like that,” Annabel said coldly, shooting Cathy a sharp look. “And I have servants at home who handle those chores. Besides, the fork is closer to you. Why didn’t you pick it up earlier? Stop pretending to be considerate p>
As she spoke, Annabel calmly placed some food on Bruce’s plate.
“You!” Cathy’s eyes widened in indignation. With an angry huff, she crouched down and picked up the fork.
Cathy and Erica had come to bring up what happened in the past with Bruce. They hadn’t expected Annabel to be there too—worse luck.
And Rupert’s tenderness toward Annabel only made Cathy’s irritation burn hotter.
Just what was it about Annabel that had Rupert so completely smitten?
Annabel and Rupert were planning to hold their engagement ceremony next week.
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The last time they tried, Cathy had poisoned Bruce. Then Candace showed up and completely derailed the ceremony. After that, Annabel broke up with Rupert.
However, after a few months, they got back together. Their bond had grown stronger than ever, and now they were preparing to get engaged once more.
Cathy’s jealousy burned even more fiercely. If her eyes were blades, Annabel would have been hacked to pieces long ago.
She clenched her hands into fists.
In her mind, she was cursing Annabel. She would never forgive her for taking what she believed was hers.
Lunch had been ruined by Erica and Cathy, and Annabel’s good mood vanished in an instant.
“Grandpa, you live here. I’m going to leave with Rupert,” Annabel murmured to Leonard after lunch.
Leonard would only be staying for a few days this time. After attending the engagement ceremony, he would continue traveling around the world. Annabel arranged for him to stay in the Benton family’s old house for the time being, as Bruce had intended.