Chapter 975 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

She also remembered that Lawrence had visited the Moores just last week after their family dinner.

Evelyn frowned, “Are you certain that is her name?”

“Yes. Do you know her?” Celsie asked innocently.

“Uhm, I will look into it. I believe there is a mistake somewhere,” Evelyn said before hanging up.

“She knows Kimberly,” Benne said and Celsie nodded.

“She does. I would love to see what she will do after she realizes what happened,” Celsie said as she rose to take off her clothes.

Benne held her hand and pulled her to himself so that she was standing in front of him while he remained seated, and his hands went around her waist as he looked up at her.

“Are you mad at her?” Benne asked with a concerned frown.

“I’m not. But that doesn’t mean you should be so okay with what she did. I think it’s time we need to set some healthy boundaries in our relationship. That’s a concept I don’t think your family understands yet. No offense,” Celsie said, and Benne raised a brow.

“What does that mean?”

“Are you asking me what healthy boundaries mean?” Celsie asked with a grin and Benne chuckled.

“I’m not trying to judge you or anything. All I’m trying to say is that I wouldn’t let my family meddle in our relationship in the manner your family does whether or not they have our best interest at heart. I don’t think you should let yours do so either. I think when it comes to your family you are just too tolerant,” Celsie said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Benne nodded, “You are right. And that’s the reason I left this to you, remember?” He asked, and she scowled.

“And here I was thinking you left it to me because you wanted me to be the one your family sees as the bad person,” Celsie said and he chuckled.

“No one would dare see you as the bad person. And maybe you’re just who they need to teach them how not to meddle in other people’s business,” Benne said, and Celsie kissed the top of his nose.

“When she calls you after finding out the truth about Kimberly and your grandfather, make sure you let her know it’s no longer okay for her to meddle in our relationship going forward,” Celsie said and Benne nodded.

“Yes, milady. Now let’s get you out of those clothes so we can freshen up together,” Benne said as he rose to help her undress.

As Sara sat down, she stiffened the moment her gaze met with Harry’s who was seated only a couple of tables away from her.

Not knowing what to do, she smiled at him, but Harry ignored her by turning away from her and returning his gaze to Jade who was speaking to him.

“Do you want to go over to their table to say hello?” Jade asked and Harry nodded.

“I have no reason to do that. I have no direct business with her anymore,” Harry said, and Jade raised a brow.

“What happened?” Jade asked and Harry shrugged.

“I’m just fed up with her antics. I have better things to do with my time than to indulge her foolishness,” Harry said and Jade narrowed her eyes.

“Did she do or say something to trigger this?” She asked and Harry sighed as he told her about the conversation he had with Sara on Saturday.

From where she sat, Sara frowned, not knowing how to feel or react to such dismissal from her own son. If anyone was to dismiss the other, it was supposed to be her ignoring him not the other way around. Nobody ignored Sara Walker.

And why did his behavior upset her? It wasn’t like she wanted a real relationship with him anyway. Perhaps it was her pride which was hurt.

“Wasn’t that your best friend’s son? Aren’t you going to say hello to him?” Crystal asked with a curious smile when she saw that Sara seemed disturbed about running into Harry in this manner.

“No. I don’t think I should. It will only make the rumors about us worse, and neither of us wants that. Besides, he should be decent enough to come over to say hello to me if it was important to him,” Sara said as picked up the menu and scanned it.

“I wonder who the lady with him is. I hope she is not his girlfriend. I was hoping you would introduce us. He looks really handsome,” Crystal said and watched as Sara blanched at the thought of both her kids hooking up.

Crystal laughed softly, “Why do you look so pale? I was only kidding. I wouldn’t dare suggest you hook me up with someone who has been accused of being your son,” Crystal joked, and Sara forced a laugh.

“You got me there. For a moment I was startled by your request because I couldn’t bear the thought of disappointing you,” Sara lied without so much as blinking.

Crystal smiled but said nothing as the waiter came to take their orders.

After the waiter left, Sara faced Crystal again, “So, tell me. Do you have any important person in your life? I mean someone who would miss you if they didn’t see or hear from you for a couple of days? Like a boyfriend?” she asked, wanting to know if Crystal’s future disappearance might raise an issue for her so she would know how to go about it.

Crystal smiled, “Why would they not hear from me for a couple of days? It’s not like we are going to a place without an internet connection, are we?” she asked as she watched Sara with amused eyes.

Sara smiled, “Of course not. I’m only asking to know the important people in your life,” Sara assured her as the waiter returned with their drinks

“Because of my experience at the orphanage, I’m not very fond of people, and I like to come and go as I please without having to bother about who is missing me or not. So, there are no boyfriends or very close friends. No one would try to find me if they never hear from me again for life,” Crystal assured Sara, knowing that was what she wanted to hear.

She intended to make everything as easy as possible for Sara so she could draw her into her own trap. She didn’t understand why or how the woman could think that she could outsmart her.

Sara tried not to let her joy at Crystal’s words show on her face as she took a sip from her wineglass.

This was perfect. It was going all too perfectly! She could get rid of the girl without any problem and it would never be traced back to her.

“I’m curious about something,” Crystal said, and Sara arched a perfectly carved brow.

“What do you want to know?” She asked, and Crystal shrugged.

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