Spoiled my CEO husband after Rebirth
Chapter 147 Since When Did August Start Defending Her?

"It malfunctioned a long time ago. You only found out now."

August answered offhandedly.

"She seems to be seriously ill."

Macie frowned. "Back then, she used to be cocky or rude whenever she saw me. How could she ever be respectful to me like she is now?"

"She has changed for the better."

"Really?"

Macie was full of doubts. "Well, why are people still gossiping about her out there in recent times then?"

"They are all rumours."

August answered with a smile while he dealt with the arrival of the guests.

"Are they really rumours? They seem to be quite plausible. I heard that her aunt was sent to the police station with her bullying. This can't be a rumour, right?"

"Mum!"

August cut her off as he turned to give her a look. "Don't say anything about this in front of grandmother. She doesn't like to hear about it." He warned her. "Oh, come on, I'm only asking out of curiosity. I'm not stupid enough to talk about it in front of granny."

"It's best if you don't. Anyway, whatever Gwenda's accused of, it's not true. Even if they are! It's their fault, and not Gwenda's. Just remember this."

August did not want to talk about this matter with her anymore and led the guests into the house.

Seeing this, Macie pursed her lips and muttered to herself, "When did this kid start defending Gwenda Evans?"

...

In the hall, Gwenda walked up to Suzanne with the guidance of the maid.

"Grandma."

"Oh, you're here."

Suzanne caught her hand. "You're early tonight. When you take your seat later, sit with me."

"Okay."

Gwenda nodded with a smile.

Nearby, a few women who had been chatting with Suzanne gave her looks of disdain when they saw her coming.

They began gossiping the moment Suzanne left with Gwenda in tow.

"I heard that Gwenda was being subversive, having sent her own aunt to the police station. Later, her aunt went home and cried about the incident. Tsk, tsk, how terrible!"

"Gwenda is famous for her overbearing attitude. I didn't expect that she wouldn't even let off her own kin."

"You just said it yourself. She's used to being overbearing. Not only is she cruel to her aunt, she's cruel to her stepmother too. That wonderful stepmother who has loved her as her own." "Oh well, if it was me, I'd have kicked this ingrate out of the house."

"That's right. Her stepmother is known for being a good person. She treats her better than she does her biological daughter! Who knew that Gwenda would turn out to be such a b*tch? She doesn't even appreciate a single lick of what her stepmother has done for her. Alas..."

"She'd better not fall into my hands! I can't stand heartless people like her!"

The person who said that was the wife of Mr. Kinney, Piper Kinney, née Cameron. The Kinneys had a good relationship with the Reeds.

In the social circle of rich women, everyone knew of Piper's reputation.

They knew that she was a straightforward person, loyal, kind, and forthright. She was always direct when interacting with others and never beat around the bush.

So, when they heard what she said, they knew that Gwenda would not have a good time if she ever ended up in her hands.

Everyone was waiting for a good show to play out.

At this moment, the maid informed Suzanne that Benson and Pauline Evans had arrived.

Hearing this, Suzanne's face darkened. "It's one thing for him to come, but why did he bring Pauline? Is he trying to make me feel disgusted?"

"Grandma, please calm down."

Gwenda squeezed her arm and comforted her. "Today's your big day. You don't have to get upset over these irrelevant people."

"That's still disgusting!"

Suzanne's expression remained sour as she frowned.

Gwenda smiled faintly but said nothing more.

Right then, Benson and Pauline came in. They stopped upon seeing Suzanne. Then, Benson said respectfully, "Happy birthday, mother. I wish you good fortune and a long life." "Thank you."

Suzanne nodded.

Next to Benson, Pauline smiled and said, "I wish you a healthy and long life too, ma'am."

"Thanks."

Suzanne replied coldly as she did not want to talk to her much.

An awkward expression flashed briefly across Pauline's face before she looked down with an expression of hurt, her grip on Benson's arm tightening a little.

Benson patted her hand as a way to comfort her before he said, "Mother, I heard that you haven't been sleeping well recently, so I got someone to bring back a massage chair from abroad. If you're too tired during the day, you can relax with it."

"That's very kind of you."

Suzanne's attitude remained nonchalant.

They chatted awkwardly for a while when the housekeeper came to report something. Then, Suzanne decided to leave.

But before she did, she glanced at Gwenda and said, "Gwenda, come with me."

"It's fine, grandma."

She knew that Suzanne was worried that she might get involved in a conflict with Benson and specifically tried to give her an excuse to leave.

But Gwenda had her own measures in place. "I'll be looking for August later. You go on ahead."

"Then try not to wander off. Come back and sit next to me when the feast has begun."

Suzanne reminded her.

Gwenda nodded. "Got it."

Suzanne then left without saying anything more.

Gwenda wanted to leave as soon as Suzanne left. But the moment she was about to walk away, Benson called out to her. "Gwenda!"☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

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