Chapter 157

Jennie stared at her mother's sharp glare. She had also sensed the subtle gazes coming from the people around them. She had an embarrassed look on her face, and her ears turned slightly red. "It wasn't much…" When she said that, her voice had turned a lot weaker than before. But of course, Hannah wouldn't believe her. "How much is it exactly?" Beside them, Jennie's father, Matthew Yost, realized that things weren't looking good for them. He didn't want the guests to mock his family, so he nudged his wife's arm. Then, he looked at Jennie and said with a serious expression, "Come with me." With that, he smiled apologetically at Shannon and the guests nearby. "Jennie doesn't know better. Shannon, please don't hold it against her. I'll have a proper talk with her." With that, Matthew left with Jennie and Hannah in tow. They were in the same social circle, so no one would go out of their way to shame them. Still, they couldn't help but be curious about this child who had recently r