Chapter 89 Gwen seeking the truth

That night, a special small dinner was being held in the mansion of the Bernardo family.

There were only six people attending the dinner.

In addition to Diane and Peter, there are also "non-staff" such as Gwen, Wanda, Pietro, and Felicia who are usually not allowed to approach the mansion.

But this special dinner is to make up for the welcome dinner of brother and sister Wanda and Pietro.

Since the two of them had just arrived at the family manor, they were attacked by a killer sent by Fisk, and Diane was busy cleaning up the aftermath in the days after the attack, so the welcome dinner has been postponed until today.
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Probably to make up for the Maximov brothers and sisters, although it was only a small welcome dinner, the standard was surprisingly high.

It can be seen from the fact that Diane arranged the dinner in the mansion, and the utensils used were also standard for entertaining distinguished guests.

The huge dining table, which can seat more than twenty people, is covered with a long and exquisite tablecloth, which is painted with complex patterns and detailed patterns, making it look very luxurious.

The edges of the tablecloth are decorated with gold or silver threads to outline gorgeous patterns.

There are a variety of tableware placed on the dining table, and the order and position of the tableware are also very particular.

The tableware is mainly made of gold or silver, with a smooth and crystal surface, and is engraved with various exquisite patterns and patterns, making it look very luxurious.

There are also exquisite flowers and decorations placed on the table, such as white roses, blue bellflowers and scented candle holders.

The colors and types of flowers are very particular, and each flower is carefully selected and matched to give the entire desktop a beautiful visual effect.

At this time, an appetizer consisting of marinated foie gras, black truffles and fresh mushrooms was already served on everyone's plate, paving the way for the next meal.

However, the people sitting on both sides of the dining table were not in high spirits. After Diane gave her opening speech and welcomed the Maximov brothers and sisters, they all sat quietly in their seats.

On the dining table, you can only hear the slight noise of knives, forks and plates, and the sound of chewing. Everyone is concentrating on the food on the plate, and no one is in the mood to speak.

Needless to say, Felicia's expression seemed to have completely frozen since she discovered that her father had been killed by Fisk and Murdock. If no one took the initiative to ask her, she would not even say a word for several days.

Except for the occasional reconnaissance trip, she almost always follows Peter.

Although she had put on ordinary clothes at this time, which was quite stunning, her whole body exuded an aura of indifference that kept strangers away.

But Diane didn't care about her feelings. After all, she had no intention of inviting her to the banquet today. It was just because she followed Peter almost all the time now, and Diane couldn't let her stand aside and watch, so she arranged it for her.

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The Maximov brothers and sisters, who were the protagonists of the banquet, were also slightly frightened after coming into close contact with the battlefield where they were fighting each other. Although they had experienced wars long ago, they still had lingering fears about the tragic scene.

Coupled with the fact that the cheap brother sitting nearby wearing a Batman helmet was out of tune with the dinner atmosphere, they really had no interest in speaking.

Even Gwen, who usually cares most about food and chatters endlessly at all times, became unusually silent.

She quietly put the food on the plate into her mouth, chewed and swallowed it mechanically, but her eyes kept flashing, and her head kept echoing with questions from deep inside her heart.

When a thought or an idea is implanted into your brain, it will become a steel nail driven deeply into your brain. Even if you can pull it out, it will still be there in your head.

It leaves a deep trace. Maybe you will ignore it as time goes by, but you will never forget it.

Gwen has been trying to stop herself from thinking wildly, but those crazy thoughts always linger and even get worse.

She couldn't help but raise her head and look at Peter, who was sitting opposite her, and at the Batman helmet that had gradually become familiar. She carefully stared at his chin and lips that could not be covered by the bat helmet, trying to cover each part of his face.

When she thinks back to it, it hurts her face to overlap with it.

No...

Gwen breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were very similar, the eyes of the person in front of her were completely different colors, and they looked more like beasts than humans?

Wait...beast?

She couldn't help but recall her eyes when she faced Peter's transformation into a lizard man that day.

Gwen's heart suddenly lifted again.

Shaking, even the ice cubes in the Coke glass in her hand began to clang.

Her eyes were changing, and there was a look of pain between her brows and eyes.

She really wanted to know the answer to the question in her heart, but she didn't dare to ask.

"Gwen? Are you okay?"

But at this moment, Diane, as the host of the dinner, probably couldn't bear the awkward and harmonious atmosphere. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to open the topic from Gwen. Although she didn't know what Gwen was worried about at this time,

But at this time, the only person Diane can count on is Gwen.

It's just that Gwen was still immersed in her own thoughts, her head was in chaos. After hearing Diane's call, she raised her head blankly, blinked her eyes with a bulging mouth, and then looked at Diane with wide eyes,

Looks pitiful and innocent.

Gwen's little animal-like reaction made Diane sigh, and asked with half concern and half distress:

"Are you feeling unwell? Or is there something going on at home? I remember that your father seemed to have been attacked and injured, so you ran out to see him, right? How is he doing now?"

Only then did Gwen come back to her senses. She quickly waved her hand to express that there was no need to worry. She racked her brains to recall the troublesome things that could be used as explanations.

"I'm fine, and so is my dad. It's just that my house was destroyed in the attack, which made my dad very upset."

Diane could tell at a glance that Gwen's words were insincere, and she immediately became interested. While she signaled the waiters standing on both sides to continue serving the meal, she tried her best to keep her tone steady and comforted softly:

"If it's just about money, you can tell me. Don't forget that you also have a charity fund. I have arranged a position for you in it, and the salary is still very considerable."

Gwen quickly shook her head and refused.

"It's okay, my father has already found a place to live..."

Just mid-sentence, Gwen suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She glanced at Peter cautiously, and then continued pretending to be casual:

"My dad is now staying at Uncle Ben's house. He lives next door to our house. It's just that this time Uncle Ben was also slightly injured in the attack."

However, Peter's expression was very calm, and no change could be seen at all. Gwen had no choice but to give up and cut the steak that had just been served with some disappointment.

However, Diane would not let this topic end easily. She glanced at Peter with interest, and then continued to comfort:

"In this case, you can live here with peace of mind. I believe that Batman's sister and brother also need a lively and interesting roommate to help them adapt to this place."

When talking about Batman, Diane deliberately emphasized her tone, and sure enough, Gwen's expression became vivid again.

But Peter's expression became more and more stiff.

Diane's behavior did not surprise Peter. Although it was not his fault, he did cause a lot of trouble. Diane's way of venting her anger can be considered very gentle.

But it was Gwen's behavior that made Peter feel dangerous. Although Gwen had been curious about his identity under the mask in the past, she had never taken the initiative to explore it.

This can be regarded as a tacit understanding between the two, but now Gwen has begun to test frequently, which is difficult to explain with just curiosity.

Did she miss something? Or did she find some evidence? Or did George Stacey reveal something?

But no matter what, I don’t have much time left for myself...

Peter sighed secretly and began to think about how to make it easier for Gwen to accept her identity.

Maybe you can get away with it by saying that you are Peter from a parallel world? In a sense, you are not lying.

Just when Peter was thinking about how to find a reasonable excuse, Gwen finally couldn't help but ask:

"Miss Wanda and Mr. Pietro...right?"

Gwen recalled Diane's speech at the beginning of the dinner and her introduction to the two of them, and asked Ai Ai every now and then.

Pietro and Wanda nodded slightly. Compared to their cheap brother and the rich girl, they obviously had a better impression of Gwen, who was like the girl next door. Wanda even took the initiative to say:

"Just call us Wanda and Pietro, I'm not much older than you."

Gwen nodded repeatedly, and then secretly glanced at Peter. She didn't dare to ask too obviously, so she had to start chatting from their past daily life, and the atmosphere at the dinner table finally became lively.

Since Peter had already told them how to answer the question about his identity, Wanda and Piero did not reveal any key information, but it still made Peter feel inexplicable pressure.

"Have you ever seen him take off his helmet?"

After chatting for a long time, Gwen finally couldn't help but ask this question, and Wanda naturally couldn't lie on this question. She nodded slightly, and then described Peter's appearance in an abstract way.

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"He...is a very kind-looking boy, very approachable and very confident. He has a pair of obvious cheekbones and a strong jawline..."

"Well... it sounds very good, but why do you keep wearing this helmet? You don't even take it off in front of your brother and sister?"

"I just need a little time, and besides, they know what I look like..."

Gwen had no choice but to sigh and give up the idea of ​​asking Peter to take off the helmet on his own initiative, because Wanda was very smart and only described the details of the parts that were not covered by the Bat Helmet. This made Gwen listen for a long time but could not piece together a detailed picture.

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Peter seemed to chime in nonchalantly, but the fact that he kept cutting the food in front of him without any sign of wanting to eat still exposed his inner fluctuations.

Diane had already entered the state of watching the show with a smile on her face. At this time, the dining table was full of desserts, and the aroma of cocoa hit her nose.

Chocolates in various flower shapes are lovingly arranged together. The surface is also decorated with candied real petals, which makes people feel happy just by looking at it.

Diane even ordered the waiter to serve non-alcoholic wine that had been distilled in advance. While admiring Peter's face, she put the chocolate into her mouth.

The sweet taste melts on the tongue, accompanied by a slight bitter taste.

While the rich sweetness is still on your tongue, take a sip of wine. The melted sweetness and the fragrance of the grapes will blend in and spread in your mouth.
To be continued...