Chapter 159 

Cassie pushed open the car door and stepped out with her head held high, exuding confidence that suggested she was ready to confront anyone. 

Iris followed her out, and Dennis remarked, ‘I hope your mother can tone it down a bit.” 

Iris smiled knowingly. “You’ve been with her for half your life; don’t you understand her temperament yet?” 

“Your mother’s not a bad person, but…‘ 

“There you are!” Before he could finish, Mrs. Linderhof, who lived next door to Iris‘ aunt, greeted them with a bright smile. 

“Long time no see!” Dennis greeted her. 

“Is this your daughter? She’s getting more and more beautiful! She looks like a celebrity!” 

Dennis returned her smile, while Iris offered a polite one in response. 

“Let’s go in,” she suggested. 

“Sure,” Dennis agreed and gestured for his family to follow. 

Inside, the venue was bustling with people, adorned with festive lights and decorations. A stage had been set up at the entrance due to the limited space. A band was playing lively music. 

No one paid Iris any attention, so she sought a quiet corner at the back and sat down. 

Meanwhile, Dennis and Cassie were busy reconnecting with familiar faces. 

The relatives exchanged pleasantries, but their words dripped with sarcasm. “Oh, I envy you guys. You raised a good daughter who was able to marry into a good family, and now you’re enjoying the benefits. Nowadays, it doesn’t matter if a child gets good grades or not, being good–looking is more important. That’s the way society works now.” 

The remark belittled Iris, making it seem like her only worth was being pretty. 

Everyone knew that she married a wealthy man, but they forgot that she had once been a top student. 

Iris could only smile bitterly at that comment. 

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Chapter 159 

“Don’t mind them,” a gentle hand landed on her shoulder, and she looked up to see the groom, Vince Lyles. 

“I don’t mind. Congratulations, by the way, she replied, managing a genuine smile. 

Vince, sharp in his suit, returned her smile. Rachel and our other cousins are upstairs. Do you want to go see them?” 

“Sure, I haven’t seen them in a while,” Iris said, standing up. 

“Where’s your husband? He didn’t come with you?” Vince asked. 

Iris didn’t know what to say. 

She seldom lied, and she knew the truth would come out eventually, but when she saw the way Cassie was confidently mingling with others, her heart softened. 

Cassie had had to endure a lot of gossip and snide remarks because she did not have a son. She had suffered a lot because of that. 

“He’s busy…” Iris said in the end. 

Just then, Kendra Lyles walked over and spotted Iris with her son. “Iris, why did I hear that you’re divorced?” she asked loudly. 

“What are you talking about, Mom?” Vince frowned. 

“You don’t believe me? Ask Iris herself.” Kendra’s voice carried, catching Cassie’s 

attention. 

Cassie approached them and said, “What are you talking about? Iris and Stanley are doing just fine. Who told you they’re divorced? Don’t jinx my daughter.” 

Kendra held her sister’s hand, her expression smug. “There’s no need to hide it, Cassie. I already know about it. The procedures are all done. They’re officially divorced.” 

Cassie’s face turned pale. “Who told you that?” 

“I went to the hospital a few days ago and saw Stanley with another girl. They were very intimate. I thought he might be cheating, so I followed them to the ward. I wanted to confront him for Iris, but I ran into your sharp–tongued in–law who told me that Iris and her son had already divorced.” Kendra’s words were devoid of any compassion, her smile broad and gleeful.