My Secret Billionaire Husband
Chapter 623: I Was Just Joking Earlier

Chapter 623: Chapter 623: I Was Just Joking Earlier

As she had guessed, the box contained a silk scarf.

She picked it up, took a look, then put it back in the box and said with a faint smile, "Hmm, it’s nice. I like it."

In front of so many people, she couldn’t possibly say she didn’t like it.

But in her heart, she thought she would never wear this scarf.

Ashton Heath went back to Joanna Lawrence’s side, put his arm around her, and said to her in a low voice, "I told you, Grandma and Mom would surely like it. Are you relieved now?"

Joanna Lawrence was not blind.

She could see that Lady Octavia didn’t like it.

Even saying she liked it was a struggle, not even making an effort to keep up appearances.

But in this situation, what else could she say?

"Is that so?" She also gave some polite response, pursed her lips with a smile, and then said, "As long as Mom and Grandma like it, that’s good enough."

"How come, there are gifts for Grandma and Mom, but there’s no gift for me?" From the side, the silent Brandon Heath sensed something, and his cold gaze fell on Lady Octavia as he joked after looking at her for a few seconds.

"Huh?"

Joanna Lawrence actually took his words seriously, turned her head to look at him, and said somewhat embarrassedly: "I’m sorry, Br...Brandon...I didn’t know you were home. Next time, can I make it up to you?"

Her calling Brandon this "big brother" was a bit awkward.

She wasn’t used to it yet.

Especially in front of Ashton Heath, she was even more nervous.

This was Brandon Heath!

That once TV-exclusive news figure.

A true National Pillar.

Brandon was just joking to ease the atmosphere, but when he saw that she actually took it seriously, he couldn’t help but laugh: "Joanna, don’t be nervous, I was just joking. Speaking of it, this is the first time I’ve met you, and I haven’t prepared any gift either."

"I’ll make it up to you next time."

Joanna Lawrence: "Uh, well...thanks, Brandon."

Joanna Lawrence found that when Brandon smiles, he doesn’t look as serious.

Moreover, his temper seemed quite good.

He didn’t seem like a difficult person to get along with.

As she faced him, she gradually became less nervous.

"It’s getting late, let’s eat." Madam Heath got up, smiling and beckoning Joanna Lawrence over, "Come here, Joanna, sit next to Grandma later."

Madam Heath naturally realized that Lady Octavia didn’t like Joanna Lawrence.

She had just reluctantly received that gift.

It was a bit too obvious.

If she could see it, how could Joanna Lawrence not notice?

Madam Heath truly liked her and didn’t want her to be wronged.

Seeing that Lady Octavia had wronged Joanna Lawrence, she wanted to show this child more love.

Joanna Lawrence saw that Madam Heath was calling her and immediately let go of Ashton Heath’s hand and went to Madam Heath.

She affectionately wrapped her arm around Madam Heath’s arm and sweetly said, "Alright, Grandma, I want to sit next to you and chat more."

"Such a good girl." Madam Heath couldn’t stop smiling, "Don’t leave tonight, stay and rest at home. Grandma has so much more to talk to you about."

"This..."

Joanna Lawrence turned to look at Ashton Heath, seeking his opinion with her eyes.

Ashton Heath nodded at her: "Since Grandma wants us to stay, let’s leave tomorrow."

Madam Heath was even happier, holding Joanna Lawrence’s hand and laughing: "Then after dinner, will you accompany Grandma for a walk?"

"Of course."

Whatever Madam Heath said, Joanna Lawrence obediently nodded her head.