Forced Into Marriage: My Husband’s Too Mean novel Chapter 172

Lindsey saw an oversized lunch bag she was familiar with placed in front of her door.

For the past few days, this lunch bag had been placed there every day before she returned home. Each time, the meal was still hot.

She glanced at the door across the hallway, then moved the lunch bag to the side untouched.

After she went in, the door opposite hers suddenly opened and the man looked obscurely at the floor, standing there for a long time.

Shaun's news was accurate because just two days later, Lindsey received an invitation from Denarius, inviting her to attend the mid-year reception.

The invitation stated that the President of Wilford Corporation was invited, but they did not specify a name because it was probably awkward. Lindsey did not want to go, so she threw the invitation to Allie and asked her to attend in her stead.

Allie felt that if she went alone, it would not be as interesting, so she persuaded Lindsey with full force.

"I've been to many dinner parties since I got back, but this is the first time I've been to a reception like this. I really want to go and see if it's the same as the ones abroad. Lindsey, please go with me."

Allie was petulant and when she whined, no one could refuse her. However, this ability of hers was always useless in front of Zayn. Lindsey still pampered her, so in the end, especially after hearing that Zayn would not attend this reception, Lindsey thought about it and conceded.

The venue for the reception was set at an al fresco restaurant by the beach.

After knowing that Lindsey was going, Shaun also said that he would go. He worriedly asked, "Linds, this reception is by the beach. Are you...okay with that?"

In fact, Lindsey felt a little repulsed by that, but her psychiatrist said that the incident had a deep adverse effect on her and if she could face it bravely, she might be able to heal faster.

Besides, it was just the beach, so it was fine.

Lindsey suppressed her fears and smiled, saying that she was fine.

The reception was scheduled for a few days later and Lindsey took the opportunity to visit the Guggenheim mansion again.

As soon as Mrs. Wendy saw her, she asked, "Why have you lost weight again?"

Lindsey touched her cheek and smiled, "I look better when I’m thin."

"You’re already pretty. Don't go on a diet like those other girls. It's not good for your health." Mrs. Wendy rambled on, showing concern for her.

Lindsey just smiled and nodded her head.

The old man was sunbathing in the garden. After his legs became weak, this became his favorite pastime, and he could sit there all morning.

When he saw Lindsey, he beckoned her over. "Have you been very busy lately?"

Lindsey thought for a moment before saying, "It's fine, still manageable."

The old man examined her, then suddenly turned to Mrs. Wendy and said, "Go to my room and take out the photo album from the bottom cabinet."

Mrs. Wendy was quick and came back with several large albums soon after.

The old man took them one by one. Lindsey was afraid that he would be overwhelmed, so she helped him carry a few.

He picked up one of them and opened it up, spreading the photos inside the album in front of the two of them. He pointed to the little boy on it and said with pride, "This is Zayn when he was young. Look at him, isn't he cute when he smiles?"

Lindsey looked at it and it was indeed very cute.

The old man flipped through a few more pages. He could clearly point out Zayn’s age in each photo and the little Zayn in the album grew up bit by bit with time.

Lindsey noticed that Zayn was indeed very smiley when he was a child. There were many candid pictures of Zayn jumping up and down like a little monkey. He was not at all like his calm and reserved self now.

The old man lamented, "He was so cute when he was little and especially fun."