"Miss Wilson has come to visit," the servant announced.

Zoey narrowed her eyes, not liking what she heard.

Her irritation was palpable as she halted her tasks, expressing her discontent.

“Haven't I repeatedly told her to keep away from us? Mark has plenty of subordinates, and if they all come to our house, how am I supposed to handle them?"

The servant, recognizing Zoey's frustration, adjusted his tone and explained that Cathy was insistent and refused to leave.

Zoey couldn't bring herself to be too harsh during Christmas, especially to her son's first love.

She turned to look at Cecilia, who was bad at disguising her unhappiness.

With a sigh, Zoey reassured, “No worries. I'll deal with her. You don't have to see her if you don't want to."

She added before leaving, "I heard that she is leaving Czanch soon."

Not wanting to embarrass Zoey, Cecilia timidly nodded and went to apply some ointment.

The Evans family was the most influential family in Czanch, and Zoey had won a high reputation. She reluctantly agreed to see Cathy, asking the servant to fetch a shawl for her to maintain an air of nobility.

Once prepared, she instructed the servants to lead Cathy into the drawing room.

Cathy looked at Zoey and greeted her politely.

Zoey asked her to sit down.

Cathy handed the gifts to the butler and said, "It's the latest black truffle and caviar. It's best to eat them in your family party."

The butler received her gifts with a smile.

Zoey discreetly winked at him and asked him to serve tea.

Zoey began, “Cathy, I will be frank with you. I should have left the responsibility of entertaining you to Mark's future wife. However, you know it's uncomfortable for both of you to see each other.

Perhaps you should refrain from meeting her in the future.

Well, I have to say you're quite thoughtful when it comes to gifts, unlike Mark's young and inexperienced wife. Just earlier, she was burnt while tasting the turkey I made. If Mark comes home later and knows this, he might be worried sickly. But I suppose that's the way of young couples getting along, right?"