Chapter 164

Melanie stood up and slowly walked over to Lily. She circled Lily and viewed her from every angle, unable to hide the astonishment in her eyes. "Beautiful! Absolutely stunning! Your beauty is one in a million. Loid is one unbelievably lucky guy to get such an amazing wife." Melanie felt a little dismayed. Though Loid was her son, she didn't feel pleased with the thought of Lily being tainted by anyone else—not even her own son. This was the first time Lily had been praised in this way. She felt a little awkward. Looking down at the gown she was wearing, she commented, "You're exaggerating it." Melanie had great taste. She had chosen a pure white evening gown with intricate embroidery decorating the waistline. The dress was form-fitting, highlighting Lily's slender waist. Lily was more on the skinny side. The dress accentuated her curves in all the right places. She was naturally fair. With her long hair draped over her shoulders, she looked beautiful in an ethereal and suffocatin