Samantha was suddenly hit by a wave of memories when Rue mentioned this.

Violet’s birthday was coming up in two days, which means the Cowells were probably going to prepare a party for her. When that time comes, Samantha’s aunts would probably be there too.

At a loss, Samantha said, “I’m not sure if I should go since Grandmother despises me.”

Nathan, Hugo, Francis, and Clara were going to be there, so Samantha’s presence would only serve as a laughingstock for them. However, it would not be logical for her to be absent either.

“She’s still your elder at the end of the day, so why don’t you buy a gift and get Adrian to go with you?” Rue had always been one to respect her elders, thus she expressed this view to Samantha.

“I’ll ask Adrian tonight and see what he thinks.”

“Okay.”

***

At eleven that night, Samantha had already showered and was lying in bed as she read a book when Adrian got home.

“Why aren’t you asleep yet?” Adrian asked when he entered the room.

Adrian had his ha