Just as we entered the house, there was the sound of a car from behind. Lyle turned back to look, so I had to stop as well. After all, we were acting like a loving couple. Even if our marriage only existed in name, Grandma had said that the Ziegler family was around. Thus, I had to play the act.
He was clearly also already in character, for he pulled on my hand so hard that I was practically forced to stop. I turned back, noticing the familiar car. It belonged to the Tanners. Nathan and Scarlett walked in hand-in-hand, followed by Yvette. They looked to be a happy family of three.
Natalie and Crystal then came out from the car behind. Crystal was holding on to a man’s arm, who was her male partner for the night. I was a little surprised, for he was Benson, Benjamin’s younger brother.
I had heard that Benson also studied art. Thus, it was not surprising that they met each other while in a university abroad. No wonder when Crystal previously got into trouble, he would come forward to speak up for her. Although she did not have many other skills, she had many men who protected her. Even the Miller family’s two sons were head over heels for her.
Lyle’s grip suddenly tightened around my hand, becoming painful. I glanced over, his expression clearly showing his distress over Crystal holding another man’s arm. He was jealous by then, completely forgetting that he was still holding onto his wife.
“Why don’t you go over and take back your sweetheart?” I said maliciously, my smile full of sarcasm.
Hearing my words, he snapped back to his senses and turned to me, looking as if he were struggling over something. His expression was strange. After a pause, he said, “Do you really want me to do that?”
I was somewhat surprised by his question. Does it even matter whether I do or not? After all, he had never cared about such a thing before. Thus, I smiled and said, “So you do still care about my feelings. Do you need me to act flattered?”
Then, cooperatively, I laughed, my eyes bright and full of happiness. I deliberately whispered, “Lyle, as long as I still have a place in your heart, I’m satisfied.”
Those words were so disgusting that only a scumbag would believe in them. Fortunately, Lyle was one. However, he also knew that I spoke sarcastically. Therefore, although he still looked upset, he did not go over. Instead, he took his anger out on my wrist.
“If you continue using force, don’t blame me for making you lose face,” I said, frowning in displeasure. His grip hurt a lot.
After I spoke, he loosened his grip but did not let go of me. He stood and waited, wanting to enter with the Tanner family. However, Crystal’s luck was terrible that day. A group of reporters came out from nowhere and surrounded them.
Immediately, one of the reporters asked Crystal, “Ms. Yates, do you have anything to say about the two videos circulating online and how you were willing to be a mistress for love?”
Another asked, “Ms. Yates, have you ever felt guilty for breaking up someone else’s family? As a new school artist, you have many fans. However, they’re disappointed by what you did. Shouldn’t you give them an explanation?”
The reporters surrounded Crystal, who was dumbfounded. She looked at them innocently with a sad expression. It was as if they had asked her a sad question. Then, as soon as she blinked, tears filled her eyes.
“About this… Can I not talk about it? Lyle and I… W-We…” Before she even finished speaking, she began to sob beautifully. In reality, I was curious about how she managed to look so good while she cried. Never mind that her makeup did not smudge and her nose did not run, but she was also always shot in the best-looking angle. She wept helplessly, causing others to want to pity her.
However, the reporters did not fall for her tricks and continued to ask for her explanation. I felt happy watching the scene. After all, despicable people had to face the consequences. Does she really think that crying can win over everyone?
Just then, Lyle spoke. “Let’s go over, and you tell the reporters that she’s our cousin. Tell them not to distort the truth.” Finally unable to take it any longer, he wanted to pull me over. However, I was unwilling.
