Invisible to My First Love by Lypstical Novel

Chapter 195 Grayson 10 vouchers I was standing in front of my bedroom mirror , my fingers working on the buttons of my shirt harder than necessary . It was already 4 PM and Tiffany wasn't yet home . I glanced down at my phone on the dresser , thinking about how I'd called her three times but she chose not to return my calls . Just as I shoved another button through its hole , I heard the sound of an engine outside . That should've helped calm me down . Instead , it made something bitter rise in my chest . She chose to come home at that moment , not when I'd called .

After I was done with the shirt , I grabbed my shoes and sat on the edge of the bed , forcing them on with sharp , impatient movements . She came into the room while humming , keys dangling from her fingers with a smile of satisfaction . " You're late , " I said . " I've been waiting for a long time . You know that it's a thirty minute drive ." She shrugged and walked past me towards the closet . " I didn't tell you to wait , " she said casually , picking out a dress . " That's your problem ." My hands clenched at my sides .

" You know that my parents are expecting us ." " And we'll go , " she replied , completely unbothered as she changed into something else . " You're getting too comfortable . You do realize what happens if anyone finds out that the baby you're carrying isn't even mine . " She didn't freeze or even hesitate . She just chuckled . " So far , everything's under control . There's no need to worry . " " Like I said , you're getting too comfortable with Josh . What if- " " Oh , please , " she scoffed . " Like you're not out there chasing Harper . " I stopped blinking , unable to defend myself .

She laughed softly , shaking her head . " I know everything . You really need to stop acting like you're perfect , because you're not . " She moved on to put on her heels and continued , almost amused . " You went to desperate lengths just to get between Harper and Maddox and what did it get you ? " Her lips curved into a cruel smile . " Nothing ! You're a loser in more ways than one . " I told myself to argue , but I couldn't because that was the truth . Just to cut the conversation short , I said , " I'll be waiting outside in the car .

" When we arrived at my parents ' residence , I stepped out of the car first and walked over to Tiffany's side . I opened the car door for her , something I never did when no one was watching . 1/3 2:54 pm D W Chapter 195 But that moment was different as appearances did matter . 10 vouchers She stepped out gracefully , smoothing her dress with a fake smile . Anyone watching would've thought she was glowing with happiness because I was being such a gentleman .

We approached the entrance together where the staff were waiting and I instinctively reached for her hand , but she gently pulled away and hooked her arm around mine instead . I let it happen anyway because I didn't want to argue . After a warm welcome from the staff , we stepped inside where my parents were waiting in the foyer . My mother beamed the moment she saw us . " There you are ! " she said , pulling me into a hug first while Tiffany hugged her father - in - law . I hugged my mother back automatically , then my father .

Tiffany stepped forward next and my mother embraced her with so much more love than she did with me , but I could see Tiffany's stiffness in the shoulders during that embrace . She didn't want to be there , but she played her role beautifully . Afterwards , we moved to the living room , settling down on the sofas . " The meal is being served now , " my mother said cheerfully . Then , she turned to Tiffany , her eyes lighting up . " You look absolutely radiant . You're glowing . " Tiffany smiled wider . " You think so ? " " Of course ! My son must be taking very good care of you .

" " He does , " Tiffany replied smoothly . " He takes very good care of me . " Our eyes met for a second because we both knew the truth . The one taking care of her needs lately wasn't me , it was Josh . My father cleared his throat to join the conversation . " Congratulations again on the trophy . " There was pride in his tone that I couldn't quite match . " Thank you , " I said , making sure that my words didn't sound empty . In the back of my mind , I was still thinking about everything Maddox walked away with . I was second in every way possible .

" Well ," Tiffany said , shifting the attention towards her . " It was also such an incredible night for my brother . Everyone just keeps talking about it . I mean , when has it ever happened that one person gets to walk away with that many trophies in one night ? I still see it as a good thing for the other nominees because that's some healthy competition right there . It helps build character . " Even though she said it like that , I knew she was enjoying that a little too much . That comparison was intentional .

She was trying to hurt my feelings and I wasn't about to just let her get away with it . So I leaned back in my seat , my voice calm when I spoke . " It's too bad my mother - in - law wasn't in attendance to witness such a historic evening . She must not be ready to face the public , though she did just fine when we met her in that restaurant ." Tiffany shot me a dangerous glare but tried to hide it quickly behind that smile . " My mom's fine , " she said . " She's just not over the incident at the restaurant because she was treated so unfairly .

" 2/3 2:54 pm DW Chapter 195 Her eyes moved around as she said that , like she wanted everyone to know that she was talking about all of us . 10 vouchers Then , her gaze shifted back to my mother , like she was waiting for her to say something and the room just became more tense at that moment . Quickly , my father came to the rescue when he rose to his feet as if to diffuse the tension . " Shall we move to the dining room ? Everything must be served now . " My mother was the second one to get up as she didn't want to face the confrontation with Tiffany .

Since she was pregnant , my mother always wanted to avoid any kind of argument with . If only she knew that it wasn't her grandchild in there . Tiffany followed right after her and I was last in line . My parents were talking about the weather when Tiffany looked back at me , the expression in her eyes like a clear warning . Whatever words we'd said to hurt each other's feelings , it wasn't over . 3/3 田 AD Comment Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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