“Okay,” Tracy nodded.
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Sam continued. “You had to leave the seminar early last time because you weren’t feeling well. This will be a good chance to introduce you to Mr. Lorde. I think I heard that our Professor might be invited too, but I’m not sure if the old man will actually show up.”
Waylon Lorde is the head of the Medical Artificial Intelligence department. This was a private dinner he was hosting, so not many people were invited.
However, rumors suggested there had been new developments in his field, and many companies were desperate to collaborate with Waylon.
The value of this dinner was self-evident.
Tracy was slightly surprised. “Professor Morten is also invited?”
He’s always buried himself in the lab doing research. Doesn’t he despise these kinds of social events?
He never attended any academic seminars or major or minor banquets.
That’s why very few people knew Morten’s true capabilities, assuming he was just a simple old man doing research.
Sam rubbed his chin, smiling, “I don’t know yet. We’ll only find out then. We sent the invitation, but it’s a different matter whether he shows up.”
Tracy pursed her lips, thinking, He probably won’t come this time either!
The two chatted about work for a while longer. After saying their goodbyes, Tracy got into her car, ready to leave.
Just then, her phone rang. It was Trevor.
He’s probably calling to settle the score for Yvonne again. She didn’t want to answer. That family was truly annoying.
She started the car, and it quickly drove out of the company lot.
While stopped at a red light, Grandma called her. “Tracy, Grandma is being discharged today. I’m craving the oats you cook. Can you come home for a visit?”
Tracy glanced at the red light countdown, “Okay I’m heading back now.”
Although she suspected the Xander family members made Grandma call her, she hadn’t
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visited Grandma since she was sick. It was only right to go back and see the elderly woman.
Besides, some problems couldn’t be avoided. The Xander family had countless ways and means to cause trouble for her. She couldn’t escape them.
After all, this wasn’t the first or second time they had caused trouble for Yvonne. Every time, they took Yvonne’s word as gospel and came to harass her.
If she fought back, she was called immature. But she was never the type to be pushed around, so every time she met them, it ended in an unpleasant scene.
The last time, when Yvonne asked her to feign illness to skip a seminar, they didn’t cause her trouble, probably because it didn’t directly affect their interests.
This time, things might be different.
Although she didn’t know what Yvonne did at Vector Tech, she must have been embarrassed and gone back to poison the Xander family’s ears.
It was truly childish.
Tracy made a U-turn at the intersection and drove toward the Xander family home. Her heart was calm. No matter what happened, she could handle it with composure.
When she arrived at the Xander family home, the sky was overcast. A stifling atmosphere permeated the air, making it difficult to breathe,
It’s probably going to rain soon.
Sarah was waiting for Tracy at the door. She was in a wheelchair, her leg still bandaged. Seeing Tracy get out of the car, she immediately pushed the wheelchair toward her.
“Tracy, you’re back. Why do you look so thin? Aren’t you eating?”
Tracy took the car keys, quickly stepped forward, and helped push Sarah’s wheelchair, “Grandma, it’s probably because the weather’s been hot lately, and I’ve eaten less. That’s why I look a little thin.”
Sarah looked up at Tracy, asking worriedly, “Why do you look unwell? Are you sick?”
Tracy touched her small face, smiling, “No, Grandma. You probably haven’t seen me in a few days and are mistaken!”
She pushed Grandma into the house and saw the family gathered around Yvonne on the sofa, opening gifts.
Seeing Tracy enter, everyone’s smiles froze on their faces, as if Tracy had ruined their warm
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Tracy didn’t care. Having been ignored so many times, she was numb to it. After all, no one in this house, except Grandma, wanted her to return.
Sarah tugged on Tracy’s arm. “Tracy, don’t pay attention to them. Go to my room later and pick out some jewelry you like.”
“It’s fine, Grandma. I stopped caring a long time ago.” Tracy crouched down. Looking at the wound on Grandma’s left leg, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
She knew Grandma was trying to soothe her feelings. Most of the jewelry in Grandma’s room were treasures the elderly woman had collected.
No reward without merit. How could she take the old lady’s things?
Yvonne walked over, holding a pink gift box, and said with a smile to Tracy, “This is a gift Jared brought back from abroad. He didn’t know you would be back, so he didn’t get one for you. But it’s okay, I’ll give you mine. Open it and see if you like it.”
Tracy glanced at the already unwrapped gift box, curling her lips coldly, “You’re giving me your leftovers, Yvonne? You truly are a good sister.”
She deliberately emphasized the words “good sister.” Yvonne’s tricks to offend people were getting better and better.
Tracy never gave Yvonne a moment of peace whenever she came home, yet Yvonne was relentless, like a cockroach, thriving on setbacks.
For instance, now. She was only home to cook oats for Grandma, and yet she had encountered this harbinger of trouble.
Yvonne’s eyes instantly reddened. She looked timidly at Tracy, “You really misunderstood me. I haven’t opened this gift. You can open it and see if you don’t believe me. I just saw that Jared didn’t bring you a gift and was afraid you’d be sad, so I wanted to share mine with you. I didn’t know you’d be unhappy. I’m sorry. If you don’t like it, I’ll just take it back. Don’t be
angry.”
Saying that, she cautiously glanced at Tracy, pursed her lips, and put the gift aside.
Just then, Chase quickly walked over. His scolding words were immediate, “Tracy, Yvonne wanted to share something she liked with you because she saw you didn’t get a gift. How can you be so ungrateful? How dare you accuse her of giving you something she didn’t like? Truly, a person with a twisted heart sees evil everywhere.”
The last time, they had been out and forgot Tracy’s birthday. This time, it was because she hadn’t received a gift. Tracy was truly troublesome.
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Every time she came back, it was a constant stream of trouble. She was utterly exhausted by
Sarah’s sharp gaze swept over Yvonne. “You opened the gift and then brought it to give to Tracy? What are you up to?”
Chase also looked at the gift box. It clearly looked like it had just been opened. His eyes held a strange look when he looked at Yvonne.
Yvonne bit her lip, looking on the verge of tears. She choked out an explanation, “Grandma, you misunderstood me. I’m not…”
The gift was indeed opened and not something she liked, which was why she was giving it to Tracy, but she would never admit it.
Faye quickly walked over, sheltering Yvonne behind her, “Mom, Yvonne only had good intentions. Tracy could have just refused the gift Why accuse Yvonne?”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
