Chapter 141

When the Jennings family came over for dinner, we had only put down a deposit on the house, not paid the full amount.

At that time, I was completely in love with Max, so I thought it was fine to put both our names on the house. After all, it was going to be our home. But seeing how his family behaved at the dinner, I started to have second thoughts.

Under the table, Wendy squeezed my hand, signaling me to stay quiet. She then explained to Max that the house we were buying was technically my pre-marital property and had nothing to do with the Jennings family or Max.

Hearing that Max's name wouldn't be on the deed, Annie's face darkened, and she immediately snapped, "Max and Jen are getting married and becoming a family. What's hers is his. What kind of friend are you, trying to drive a wedge between them? You're just jealous and can't stand to see others happy!"

Wendy laughed coldly, "Annie, our son is smart and knows what I'm saying is right. Isn't that so, Max?"

Max, looking emba