Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257: Unconditional Trust

Is this the Mercy Petal Lamp Angelica brought? But... how could it be identical to the one Mom left me?

The color, the shape, the size—everything was exactly the same.

Mom clearly wrote in her journal that this lamp was one of a kind. So how could Morris Family have another?

Unless... Angelica’s lamp is a fake.

Selina kept a neutral expression and stepped forward.

Angelica, meanwhile, was smug. Selina must be jealous, right? Of course she was. Originally, Selina should’ve been the one basking in all this attention. Too bad for her—she wasn’t clever enough. Angelica had taken everything: the name, the family, the spotlight.

Angelica gave a discreet look to someone in the crowd. That person quickly caught on and spoke up.

"Miss Angelica’s Mercy Petal Lamp is breathtaking. What do you think, Miss Selina?"

Instantly, all eyes turned to Selina.

Someone laughed, "Come on, that’s a mean question. Selina’s known for being clueless—what could she possibly see in it?"

"Yeah, Selina, what treasure did you bring today? Let us have a laugh."

"I mean, we’re not expecting anything as dazzling as Angelica’s. Just don’t embarrass yourself, ha!"

The sneers came from all directions, and after the crowd had their fun, Angelica finally stepped in with mock concern.

"All right, guys, enough. I mean, Selina and I were sisters for, what, nearly two decades? Don’t make it hard on her."

She turned back to Selina, tone sugary sweet, but her eyes smug and cruel.

"Selina, what do you think of this Mercy Petal Lamp? I bet it’s the first time you’ve seen one up close. Take a good look—it might be your last chance."

The crowd waited, ready to enjoy Selina’s humiliation.

But after a beat, Selina slowly looked up and smiled. "Not much to look at."

Angelica nearly burst out laughing. What an idiot. She probably had no idea what the lamp was worth. Saying something so ignorant? She was making a fool of herself.

The crowd erupted with laughter.

"Oh my god, did she just say the Mercy Petal Lamp is nothing special?"

"Why is a bumpkin like her even at an antique showcase? For the free wine?"

"She’s just clinging to Mr. Reid! Ever since she went public, she tags along to every event like she’s afraid no one knows she’s his wife. Pathetic!" _{fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓}

"Angelica, maybe explain to her how rare and valuable this lamp really is!"

Kyle rolled his eyes. Even Joe shook his head slightly.

Was this really Angelica’s so-called sister? How classless.

Angelica sighed dramatically, as if disappointed.

"Selina, this is an antique showcase. If you don’t know anything, you’re only going to make yourself a joke. Let’s just let this go, okay? Stick to events more... suited to you."

"I said it’s nothing to look at—"

Selina suddenly cut her off, her gaze sharp and cutting, as if she could see through everyone.

"Because this Mercy Petal Lamp... is a fake."

Selina smiled lightly. "What’s the point of an antique showcase if we’re here admiring forgeries?"

...

Silence.

Absolute, stunned silence.

People were frozen. Did Selina really just say... the Mercy Petal Lamp was fake?

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