In fact, this was where Cory, Lorraine, and Ron lived.

Maria was invited to meet Lorraine for dinner, so they went there at half past six.

Of course, Anthony also came to accompany his fiancee.

In the eyes of the Smith family members, these two were the perfect match and indeed so in love with each other. If only Maria hadn't been adopted and Anthony hadn't been disabled!

“Maria and Anthony! Welcom Boden and Ron were chatting by the parterre in the yard when they spotted Maria from a distance, pushing her fiance's wheelchair. Immediately after, they walked towards them to welcome them.

“Cousin Boden, Cousin Ron." Maria greeted them politely, and the two guys also showed courtesy. After meeting with Maria in Jadforest Garden once, Ron was actually so pleasantly surprised to find out that he had such a beautiful and independent cousin.

“Well, don't you seem more beautiful than the last time we met? Ha-ha! I guess Anthony's a Lucky guy, huh? Anyway, my mother has arranged a room for the two of you. So, you can spend the night here after dinner," Ron said in a playful tone.

Generally, Ron was not a bad person. But he was just like any other smooth businessman, whose words could be a Little slippery at times. Obviously, he took after his father, Cory.

On the other hand, his mother, Lorraine, was very demure and modest. Unfortunately, Ron hadn't acquired much from her.

Even the members of the Smith family would sometimes talk in private that Ron's ruffian character could be traced back from the ancestor of the Smith family who started their family business.

After several generations, it was like this ancestor was reincarnated in Ron's body.

“Wait... We have to stay the night?" Maria asked in slight surprise.

“Why not? After dinner, you and Vivian can talk about Literature with Aunt Lorraine. Then, we can also play board games together. We are family, and this is also your first time visiting us in Broome. Why don't we use this chance to get close to each other?" Boden said with an innocent smile.

Ron chimed in to convince Maria, "The whole east wing belongs to us, and there are many empty rooms. There is no problem if you stay here for just a night! Besides, you don't need to worry. Our beds are constructed very well. It's made of first-class wood. It won't be broken no matter what you do tonight- Ouch! Boden? Why did you step on my foot?"

On the other hand, Boden just rolled his eyes.

Although he was used to Ron's unruly character, Maria and Anthony were still guests. They might get offended since they were not that close yet.

However, Ron had low sensibility. He would say whatever he wanted, assuming that they would understand that he was just being humorous.

“Can't you behave yourself a Little? No dirty jokes tonight. Anthony is not that kind of an easy-going person..." Boden reminded Ron in a low voice.

He had been raised with strict family values, so he would think too much about this kind of incident.

However, Anthony was aware that Boden was indeed a kind person, and Ron meant no harm either.