"It has been a great night to have you back." Her stepmother commented while she covered her father's hands with hers, looking at him affectionately.
She could tell her stepmother said those words for her father's benefit, not hers. But she did not mind as long as it would put a smile on his handsome face. She would let her stepmother do what she wanted.
Her stepmother had never been mean to her. But she never had been loving or caring either. However, they had coexisted with mutual respect because of her stepfather.
"Thank you again for inviting us to a lovely dinner." Jules felt it necessary to complement her effort, even if it was a half-hearted welcome.
In a way, she still owed her a gratitude of thanks for helping her stepfather in raising her. Venus might not be the best option for a mother, but she was still glad she was there.
