Chapter 189

Once they were in the dining room, Conrad helped Fia to her seat and then sat next to her before deshelling prawns for her. Lola could see everything that was happening. She was very jealous and very confused as well. Mr. Maxwell loved Esme, but why would he treat Fia so well at home? Were all men like this? They could treat the wife at home equally well despite having multiple partners outside. “Eat more, Lola. Don’t be shy,” Fia said with a smile. Lola nodded with a smile but she wasn’t feeling that great inside. She was upset that Fia was still acting like she was the mistress of the household. There was no point to act like that in front of her when she couldn’t even handle a homewrecker! Conrad pretended that Lola didn’t exist, but she became bold, getting a chicken wing and placing it on his plate. “Don’t disgust me!” he spouted. Lola was embarrassed to the point of blushing as she began to tear up. “Oh, don’t cry, Lola! That’s how Conrad is. He’s very slow to warm up to