Emmeline hesitated for a moment, then gently asked, “But hasn’t she been getting along well with you?”

“What do you mean by ‘getting along well?” Waylon countered.

Isn’t she and the kids staying at my place due to an emergency? It’s time for her to find her place and move out. Besides, it’s inappropriate for them to live with a single man like me. How would that look to other people? And it’s been nothing but a hassle for me!”

Emmeline grumbled, “Let people think what they want. Why would it be a hassle for you? Is your villa not spacious enough, or you’re saying there are not enough rooms for you?”

Humph, blockhead! I’m trying to play matchmaker here! No wonder you’re still single at thirty-two!

Waylon thought to himself.

Of course, it’s troublesome for me. I’ve been lucky that nothing inappropriate has happened so far. But if it did, who would be at fault? Would it be Doris for supposedly seducing me, or would I be the scoundrel in the scenario? She needs

to move out.

“Enough.” he snapped, his tone firm.

“Stay out of this. It’s not your place to interfere!”

Emmeline grumbled a little upset, “Did you have a crush on Lily? Is that why you’re so keen to have Doris

leave?”

this time, do you not know me better than

Emmeline was speechless.

of Waylon’s discerning taste fall for someone like Lily? She wasn’t even close to being worthy of

argument with you!” Emmeline muttered. “Anyway, you should look out for Doris even though she has

single mother my fault?”

what I mean? Why are you being so defensive? I’m just asking

same luck as you. I can’t take on the role of a guardian for another sister, especially one with two children. There’s only one Erma Adelmar

not forcing you to do anything. But can’t you help her in whatever

lessons in compassion from you,” he retorted.

got a point. When you have time, let’s gather at

problem. Tell me what you want to eat. I’ll

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the ingredients. When

replied, “Around noon. I’ll ask Bowie, Kenny,

“That’s a good idea.”

came over. She said. “I’ll ask Sam to

girl,” Waylon said, ending

ten in the morning when Waylon finished his

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