Chapter 499

"Loid, Lily, hello," Agnes greeted them with poise and courtesy. Loid's brows furrowed together at the sight of Agnes. He then glanced at Melanie with a questioning look. Melanie looked equally dismayed and explained, "Yvette arrived unexpectedly and didn't give me any advance notice. Fortunately, I had prepared plenty of food. Please take a seat. Dinner will be served shortly." Moving to Lily's side, Melanie took her hand and said warmly, "Could you come help me in the kitchen?" "Sure," Lily responded, briefly glancing at Agnes before following Melanie into the kitchen. "Lily, don't be upset. I really didn't know Agnes would be here. Yvette has always had a close relationship with Loid since they were young, and she admires Agnes a lot, so she always seeks her out when she comes back." Worried that Lily might misunderstand, Melanie hurriedly explained. When she called Lily, Yvette hadn't arrived yet. She hadn't anticipated that not only would Yvette show up, but she would al