Chapter 1494: Our Whole Family Is Especially Happy
Seeing the unexpected guests, Charlotte Shaw and Isla Lane, both Thomas Fisher and Christopher Turner felt quite surprised, especially Thomas, who felt a tinge of nervousness.
He wasn’t nervous about what Charlotte Shaw and Isla Lane might do, but worried that Alice Turner might change her mind because of the two women.
To be harsh, his nervousness stemmed from a lack of confidence in himself, regarding Alice Turner, he really had no confidence at all.
Perhaps sensing Thomas Fisher’s nervousness, Alice Turner tilted her head to look at him, at which point Thomas also happened to glance her way.
Their eyes met midway, unexpectedly, both were visibly stunned.
Alice Turner was the first to recover, curling her lips into a smile at Thomas Fisher, silently comforting his nervous and slightly panicked heart.
Seeing the woman’s intentionally displayed smile for him, Thomas Fisher’s nervous and panicked heart eased greatly, his attractive lips curved into a pleasing smile.
The sweet interaction between Thomas Fisher and Alice Turner was clearly seen by Charlotte Shaw. Witnessing this, she felt worried for her brother Benjamin Shaw.
"Alice! I’ve heard you went to Derry Kingdom these past few years. Why did you suddenly go there? Thomas told Benjamin you’d gone to M Kingdom, and Benjamin has frequently traveled to M Kingdom but never found you." Isla Lane’s meaning was crystal clear, Benjamin Shaw had been searching for Alice Turner, but due to Thomas Fisher’s misdirection, he never found her.
Everyone present picked up on Isla Lane’s insinuation, except Charlotte Shaw, the other four showed somewhat unpleasant expressions.
"Auntie! I didn’t tell anyone when I went to Derry Kingdom, five years ago no one knew where I went." Though Alice Turner didn’t speak the words directly, her meaning was abundantly clear.
She was implying to Isla Lane that Thomas Fisher also didn’t know where she’d gone.
Upon uttering those words, all eyes turned to Alice Turner, though each pair of eyes held a different expression.
"Right! Alice didn’t even tell us, otherwise we wouldn’t have let her be away from home for so long." Sophia Wood was the first to retract her gaze from Alice Turner, then she turned to Isla Lane sitting beside her.
She had also presumed Alice Turner went to M Kingdom, but only upon Alice’s return did she realize they had been mistaken all these years.
Upon hearing Sophia Wood’s words, Isla Lane suddenly came to her senses; she was here to help her son recover Alice Turner, not to argue with others.
She instantly withdrew her gaze from Alice Turner, swiftly turning to Sophia Wood, "No matter where Alice has been these past years, it’s wonderful that she’s returned."
Let bygones be bygones; she just needed to seize the present.
"Yes! We’re all particularly happy she’s back." As Sophia Wood spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Alice, sitting not far away.
Alice Turner happened to look over as well, both naturally exchanged smiles.
"Madam, dinner is ready."
At this time, Aunt Hua stood at the entrance of the living room.
"Dinner is served."
Upon receiving Sophia Wood’s response, Aunt Hua turned and left.
"Ms. Liu! Charlotte! Join us for dinner."
Sophia Wood was the first to stand, inviting the newly arrived Isla Lane and Charlotte Shaw to dine with them.
She wasn’t petty. Though past in-laws, they were still guests now despite the change in relationship.