As soon as Claude arrived, he became the center of attention.
Everyone gathered around, eager to greet him. Peter, standing discreetly by his side, worked tirelessly to fend off those who didn't belong in Claude's orbit.
People, with varying degrees of sincerity, congratulated Claude on his recovery. Some even commented on him holding hands with Lillian, offering hollow compliments about the couple's "strong relationship."
Lillian maintained a polite smile, but inside, she was full of quiet cynicism.
The congratulations on Claude's recovery might have had some genuine sentiment, but the flattery about their relationship? Pure nonsense.
These people only praised her because she was Mrs. Kent. If she were just Lillian, no one would care.
What mattered to her more than the shallow compl
