Kathleen understood that Wynnie was coming from a place of concern.
“Thanks for your understanding, Mom. I’ll think about it.”
Wynnie responded with a solemn nod. “Remember that no matter what decision you make, my husband and I will always be on your side.”
“Of course.”
“Why not show me around since it’s my first time here?” Wynnie grinned.
“I’ve just moved in today and barely know my way around.” Kathleen blushed.
“All the better! Let’s explore together,” replied Wynnie as she took hold of Kathleen’s hand.
Oh dear, her palms are freezing even with the heater on. I shouldn’t have let that she-devil Nicolette off so easily!
They began their tour of the mansion and finished by the time the sun started to set.
“Why not join us for dinner, Mom?” Kathleen invited.
“It’s all right, dear. I’ve already taken too much of your time.”
She did not savor being the third wheel in their relationship. It was best to leave them both to sort things out together.
Wynnie chose to take her leave promptly.
Kathleen ushered Wynnie to her car.
“Are you aware that Samuel intends to have the wedding ceremony as soon as possible?” Wynnie queried while getting into her car.
Kathleen inclined her head. “Well, it’s not as if there’s anything I can do about it.”
Wynnie heaved a sigh.
Samuel was still oblivious to the most pertinent part of getting back into Kathleen’s good graces.
It was just like him to be irretrievably set in his own ways.
After all, bad habits die hard. It would have been unrealistic to expect such a drastic turnaround from Samuel in such a short time.
his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if
Mom. I’ll bear
think of what Samuel would do to me if you caught a
she stared after Wynnie’s car as she drove
the warmth of her home when
standing, his body emanating
her head in
to Sebastian and proceeded to drape his arm around
felt weighed down with
Why
the courage
Samuel led Kathleen to the study to begin
was at a
what her wedding would be like back in the
were merely a shell of
of a dream wedding felt like they had been dashed upon
These words tumbled
now? Isn’t this what
the shrill ringing of his phone broke
It was Wynnie.
it, Mom?” Samuel gruffed as he massaged his
ahead with the wedding.” Wynnie clucked as she beheld the wedding invitation in her hand. “You couldn’t even deign to consult your own mother before setting the date for such an important occasion! All the notice I got was a single wedding invitation
that I
was
rascal is
conferred with Kathleen
but she didn’t seem
you be so clueless, boy?” Wynnie
“Excuse me?”
Kathleen needs from you right now is respect, not
divorced by now if I
filed for a divorce too if I were in her shoes. Besides,
Samuel was tongue-tied.
hoping that you’d address the elephant in the room and straighten the issues between
of that, divorce will never be an option. I won’t allow
shook her head in
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