9 PERFECT FAMILY (1/2)
Hu Lei found the entrance to the impressive grand mansion after a long walk. Luckily her body was in good condition in spite of living the life of a shut-in for three months. She did not have to ring a bell. When she stopped before the door, they opened almost on cue, revealing a beautiful lady in a typical black and white uniform.
Honestly, she had expected to be welcomed by a stern-faced Sebastian. However, a beautiful maid in a French uniform was also quite acceptable.
”Miss Hu, please follow me. I have been instructed by Madam Murong to lead you.” The woman said with a slight bow.
The beautiful maid closed the door and led her around the mansion and into a garden. The low murmur of voices indicated that the brunch was already underway. The spacious garden had little elegant tables with all manner of cutlery and crockery, and the guests were eating their morsels with undeniable grace.
When Hu Lei was revealed through the arched entrance, there was no dramatic turning of heads. In fact, no one seemed to notice her arrival. The people kept muttering to each other with giggles and chuckles here and there.
The maid led her to the somewhat centred table where the hosts sat. Hu Lei remained calm, but her small hands could not help clutching into fists. In theory, she was alright with her mother being part of another family and not seeing her for years. However, faced with the perfect family of four, laughing together, she could not help the wave of frustration and a little anger that swept through her.
When her presence was noticed, the middle aged woman wiped her mouth elegantly and stood up to receive Hu Lei. Hu Lei's face formed a small frown because she felt that she did not recognise the woman. Well, the features of the woman remained the same, but her aura and manners were totally unfamiliar.
The woman she remembered was loud, hysterical and unrefined. The person facing her was a queen, with embracing warmth. It seemed that her mother had become a good person and found happiness in her new life. Hu Lei felt sad, but she was also a little happy that the woman was not that person anymore.
”Madam Murong, thank you for having me here.” She spoke with a small smile.
When Hu Lei had decided to move to Supreme City, she had sworn to forget old enmities. She would not hold on to grudges and attempt revenge for things that happened when she was just a child. After all, that was a different time in her life. She wanted a fresh start.
Of course, she would not be foolish and careless. However, for now, she considered the slate clean.
”Hu Lei, I am so glad you could make it, though you were a little late.” The older woman's tone held some admonishment.