Chapter 389 A Bowl of Noodles
This was the consequence of her own actions–Alice knew she deserved it.
All she could hope for now was that Lauren would live a happy life in this lifetime.
And honestly, Lauren didn’t need her anymore.
The Mavis family adored her, treated her like a princess.
Felix, the one who had been her redemption in her past life, was now by her side.
She had a group of wealthy and influential friends. No one dared bully her anymore.
Today, Alice had even brought Lauren the person she cherished most.
With that, she could leave in peace.
Alice turned and walked away, unwilling but resolute.
Inside the villa, Lauren pushed open the door and was instantly greeted by the familiar aroma of a home–cooked meal.
Her eyes drifted toward the dining table, where a bowl of noodles sat waiting.
Step by step, she walked over, staring in disbelief at the steaming bowl.
That smell–it was just like….
“Lauren, you’re back.”
Madam Shirley’s voice rang out behind her. She smiled warmly. “You must be hungry. Come try this bowl of noodles.”
Lauren sat down and took a spoonful.
The taste hit her instantly–so familiar it made her nose sting. Tears welled up in her eyes and spilled over before she could stop them.
In the seventeen years since she’d been reborn, she had eaten countless delicacies, but in her heart, no dish ever compared to Marilyn’s noodles.
And now, tasting that flavor again–it broke her.
Huge tears splashed into the bowl as she slurped the noodles down between sobs.
Madam Shirley chuckled gently. “Look at you, poor thing. Slow down or you’ll choke.”
Lauren devoured every last bite, even drinking all the soup. Then she wiped her nose forcefully, forcing back the tears, and finally turned to ask, “Mom, who made this bowl of noodles?”
Madam Shirley pulled a tissue from the table and gently wiped the remaining tears from Lauren’s cheeks.
“I told you to slow down. Look at you, crying from eating too fast.”
“Come on, Mom, tell me. Who made it? It was really, really good.”
Madam Shirley laughed. “I thought so too, which is why I asked her to stay.”
Then she turned toward the kitchen and called out, “Marilyn, could you come here for a moment?”
The next second, a face Lauren knew better than her own appeared before her.
At the sight of her, Lauren could no longer hold back her emotions. She ran over and wrapped Marilyn in a fierce hug.
“Marilyn…”
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Chapter 389 A Bowl of Noodles
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Marilyn stood frozen in shock, confusion written all over her face. Why was the Mavis family’s young lady being so affectionate?
Madam Shirley was also surprised. “Lauren, what’s going on?”
Lauren forced herself to calm down. “Mom, I just really love her noodles. That’s all.”
“If you like them that much,” Marilyn said sincerely, “I’ll make them for you whenever you want.”
Lauren nodded eagerly, eyes never leaving Marilyn’s face.
But then, she suddenly thought of Alice.
Just now, she had assumed Alice had come to the Mavis home to bother her. But now she realized–maybe she had misunderstood.
Maybe Alice had come to bring Marilyn to her.
Because no one in this world understood what Marilyn meant to her better than Alice did.
Alice had finally done something that truly made her happy.
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Letting go of Marilyn, she smiled. “Marilyn, do you know how to make dumplings? One bowl of noodles wasn’t enough.”
Marilyn grinned. “Of course! Just give me a bit. I’ll make some right now.”
She cheerfully headed to the kitchen.
Lauren walked toward the front door. But once she stepped outside, she found no sign of Alice.
She stood there, dazed.
Madam Shirley came up behind her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder.
“Lauren, your birth mother sent Marilyn over. She said Marilyn is kind and caring, and she wanted her to stay and take care of you. She thought you’d like her.”
She paused, then added softly, “I admit I held some resentment toward your birth mother in the past, but over the years, she’s changed a lot. Lauren, if you ever-
Before she could finish, Lauren spun around and threw her arms around her.
“Mom, I don’t want that. In my heart, you’ll always be my mother. You’re the only one I’ll ever call ‘Mom.”
Madam Shirley was so moved, she almost burst into tears.
She had always sensed Alice’s desire to pull Lauren away from her, and it terrified her.
But hearing Lauren’s words now, her heart felt completely at ease.
