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.
will have his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if you’re not
bear that in
think of what
as she stared after Wynnie’s car as she drove
the warmth of her
Samuel was standing, his body emanating the residual cool of
dipped her head in mute
to Sebastian and proceeded to drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll discuss our wedding after
felt weighed
point in a discussion? Why not decide everything yourself
only she had the courage
Kathleen to
was at a
imagine what her wedding would be like
she were merely
hopes and wishes of a dream wedding felt like they
tumbled
What now? Isn’t this what
of his phone broke the
It was Wynnie.
Mom?” Samuel gruffed
“You couldn’t even deign to consult your
preferred that I sent
was
believe this rascal
with Kathleen
she didn’t seem keen about it.”
you be so clueless,
“Excuse me?”
from you right
been divorced by now if I had gone
soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I were in her
Samuel was tongue-tied.
to lecture you. I was hoping that you’d address the elephant in the
be an option. I won’t allow
shook her head
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