Sorry for Your Loss, It's Me, I'm the Loss novel Chapter 818

Frank had no affection for this son, but at the sight of Yolanda's pregnant belly, he refrained from any harsh words and simply gave them a cold nod.

Because it wasn't a large celebration, the guests were tactful. After presenting their gifts and making polite conversation with the family, they each found an excuse to depart.

By dinnertime, only members of the Thompson family were left at the long dining table.

The seating arrangement at the long dining table was a matter of protocol.

Mr. Thompson Sr., of course, sat at the head. In the past, his sons, Frank and Tobias, would have flanked him on either side.

But as Bennett's military career advanced and his rank climbed, Mr. Thompson Sr. began seating him at his side. It seemed a simple matter of convenience for conversation, but over time, Bennett's place beside his grandfather became an accepted fact.

Bennett's position within the family, and in his grandfather's esteem, was now unassailable.

Yvonne, by extension, benefited from Bennett's status. She was seated next to him, a position that placed her ahead of even Frank and Emma.

Throughout the meal, Mr. Thompson Sr. spoke almost exclusively to Tobias and Bennett. The others barely had a chance to speak.

Eden and Yolanda were seated at the far end of the table, and Mr. Thompson Sr. didn't so much as glance in their direction.

Yolanda, for her part, could barely stomach the change in her status.

Previously, as Bennett's girlfriend, she had enjoyed special treatment, placed on a pedestal by everyone. Now, Yvonne occupied that coveted spot, and Yolanda seethed with a helpless, red-eyed fury.

Having married Eden and now carrying his child, her options were gone.

Meanwhile, her father had failed to secure his promotion and was now stuck in Istra, his career in ruins and facing constant ostracism. The entire Walker family was now forced to keep a low profile, so Yolanda didn't dare make a scene.

Besides the occasional murmur of conversation between Mr. Thompson Sr., Tobias, and Bennett, Nicola was the only one at the table speaking freely.

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