Chapter 77

Cynthia picked up a clean napkin from the table and wiped her face. Just the thought that Theodore

loved her an was about to divorce Rosalie made her feel victorious. After all, Rosalie was just a

discarded wife.

Rosalie didn’t want to argue with Cynthia any longer. It was beneath her dignity to quarrel here,

especially when others were already looking at them. She grabbed her purse and was about to

stand up and leave, when suddenly, a hand landed on her shoulder.

“I’m here.”

Sydney appeared in front of the two other women. She gently pressed Rosalie back into her seat.

“I’m so sorry I’m late. You two must have felt awkward being alone together.”

Seeing that Cynthia’s face was damp, Sydney looked concerned. “Ms. Zeller, are you okay?”

“I’m fine, Aunt. Thank you for your concern. There was just a little misunderstanding between

Rosalie and I. You don’t need to worry about it,” Cynthia replied.

Her demeanor was now completely different from before. She was the kind of person who could

change her tune depending on who she

was with.

“Mom, I think I should leave first,” Rosalie said as she looked up at

her mother–in–law.

“Leave? Why?” Sydney sat down at their table and signaled to the waiter. “Since everyone’s here,

let’s arder some food.”

The waiter handed them three menus

Not having much of an appetite, Rosalie wanted to get straight to the point. She had thought she

would be having a simple me with her mother–in–law, and hadn’t expected Sydney to invite Cynthia

as well.

“Mom, if you have something to say just say it

“I just wanted to have a meal with you two and chat There’s nothing major Can you do me this

favor, considering I’m your mother in law?” Sydney said.

Giving Cynthia a cold glance, Rosalie tried not to let herself get angry. That woman wasn’t worth it.

Having randomly picked a dish, Rosalie handed her menu to the waiter

After the three of them ordered their food, Sydney turned to Cynthia

“Ms. Zeller, I’m really sorry to have you come all this way, especially knowing you’re not feeling

well.”

*No problem You wanted to see me, so of course I came. I’m happy to see you,” Cynthia replied

politely.

“You’re indeed very polite, Sydney said.

Sydney was usually serious, but the smile currently on her face made her appear much friendlier.

Rosalie found it strange that Sydney. seemed to like Cynthia quite a bit. Could Cynthia’s seemingly

sweet demeanor have fooled Sydney too?

“That’s what I should do. You’re my elder, Aunt, but you really take care of yourself so well. If I didn’t

know better, I would have thought you were Theo’s sister instead of his mother,” Cynthia

complimented.

Sydney chuckled. “Look at you. You’re such a sweet talker.

After all, being praised for looking young would make anyone happy.

Rosalie was a bit puzzled by their interaction. She didn’t understand why they were chatting so

comfortably.

“I apologize on behalf of Rose. She shouldn’t have splashed water on your face. That was very

inappropriate,” Sydney said.

Hearing Sydney’s words, Rosalie frowned. “Mom, I don’t need to apologize. Did you not hear what

she said? If it were you…”

“Enough,” Sydney interrupted, her expression turning serious. “No matter what she said, you

shouldn’t have splashed water on her in public. Fortunately, it wasn’t hot water, or the

consequences could have been dire

Rosalie was a bit upset, but if Sydney had already decided that what she had done was wrong,

there was no point in arguing. But still, she didn’t regret throwing the water at Cynthia. That woman

deserved it.

Of course, Rosalie had known that the water wasn’t hot. Its icy temperature was even colder than a

bath, so it wouldn’t harm Cynthia. if it had been hot water, she definitely wouldn’t have thrown it at

Cynthia