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.
share of work to
bear that in
shiver to think of what
as she
warmth of her home when
stood and walked toward the entrance where Samuel was standing, his body
her head in mute
and proceeded to drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder.
weighed down with
there really any point in a discussion? Why
she had the courage to voice her thoughts
meal, Samuel led Kathleen to the study to begin their
was at
her wedding would be
as if she were merely a shell
wedding
you see fit.” These words tumbled out
now? Isn’t this what she wants, getting
ringing of his
It was Wynnie.
gruffed
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
that I sent
was
this rascal
you conferred with Kathleen
but she didn’t seem
could you be so clueless,
“Excuse me?”
right now is respect, not
scoffed, “We would have been divorced by now if I had
child, bless their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I
Samuel was tongue-tied.
was hoping that you’d address the elephant in the room and straighten the
of that, divorce will never be an option.
her
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