Chapter 274

Thinking about Benjamin's cold expression and the way he had stormed off earlier, Shirley felt a headache coming on. How was she supposed to explain this to everyone later? But when she went downstairs, she was startled to see Benjamin sitting back in his original seat. The banquet had already begun. Shirley returned to her seat, only to notice the knowing smiles plastered across the faces of the people around the table. Their teasing gazes darted between her and Benjamin. Derek's eyes lingered on Shirley's swollen lips. A sharp glint of coldness flashed through his expression. Xenia covered her mouth with a laugh, her voice light but full of mischief. "Ah, young people these days just can't wait, can they? Look at her poor swollen lips! Oh, and Benjamin's shirt is missing too. Mrs. Blackwood Senior, I bet you'll be holding another grandchild soon." It wasn't until Xenia's comment that Shirley remembered the kiss from earlier. Then she caught sight of Rachel, Franklin, and Ha