My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 316

As Xanthea stepped into the hallway, she saw Matthew and Miranda seated on opposite sides of the long dining table.

Miranda's face lit up with an innocent, sweet smile upon seeing her, "You look even more radiant, sis! It's amazing what a success can do for one's beauty!

"I heard that while I was sick, you've been busy filming and even did a reality show. Your value's soaring, almost rivaling that of top celebrities. Congratulations, sis!

"The next big superstar of the entertainment industry—it has got to be you!"

Her words were filled with admiration, but the nails digging into her palms beneath the table told another story.

Bitch, stealing my championship, taking my resources, endangering my life, stepping over my dead body. I'll make you pay dearly!

"Thanks, sis~" Xanthea's eyes narrowed into a smile, "You haven't been idle either; just out of the hospital and you even..."

She paused, making Miranda and Matthew's hearts skip a beat at her words.

Xanthea glanced at their guilty expressions, smiling even deeper as she gestured to the gift boxes on the table, "And you even brought gifts for everyone. How thoughtful."

Miranda secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

That was close, she thought Xanthea found out.

But well, how could she? All she cares about is her "Matt," and she wouldn't notice anything anyway.

"It's the least I could do. Thanks to everyone's care, I recovered quickly, especially my dear sister."

Miranda stressed the last word, but under Ethan's warning glance, she lowered her head.

"It's nothing; we're all family, after all." Xanthea graciously accepted her thanks, "And if you ever want apple turnovers again, just let me know."

At the mention of apple turnovers, Miranda clenched her teeth.

He had just spritzed on the perfume Orion had given him and was pleased that Xan liked it. His taste was spot on!

"Absolutely!"

Xanthea happily nodded, savoring Orion's scent.

Christopher cleared his throat, "Alright, everyone settle down. Matthew has an announcement to make!"

"Mr. and Mrs. Nightshade, Samuel, and Mirry."

Matthew stood up, addressing everyone before his gaze landed on Xanthea, his voice filled with excitement, "Xan and I have known each other since we were kids. We have shared affection and have supported each other for years. Our relationship has only grown stronger, and now, I want to be by her side in a new capacity."

"Mr. Lopez, what brings you here?"

His speech was interrupted by the housekeeper. Everyone turned towards the door to see Oliver Lopez walking in, looking travel-worn as if he hadn't even had time to change his shoes.