Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 23

He was aware that his aunt and his cousin’s wife had a

tendency to clash with one another. It seemed that

every time they encountered one another, a heated

argument would ensue, and on rare occasions, it

would escalate to a physical altercation, leaving his

poor cousin trapped in the middle of it all.

His cousin could still side with his mother and would

sometimes reprimand his wife, but Emmanuel knew

that he would meet his doom tomorrow if he had the

guts to yell at Mackenzie.

If she goes too far or speaks to Mom disrespectfully, I

may be forced to confront her. If this leads to a

disagreement, Mom may find out about our

arrangement and be distressed by it.

Even though Mackenzie had agreed to come home

with him, Emmanuel was still frustrated and anxious. It

felt like bringing a bomb that might explode anytime

home.

“Manny, what’s wrong? Did she refuse to visit us?”

Roselynn snapped.

I don’t care how capable his wife is. Now that she has

become a part of the Lowe family, she must conform

to the expectations laid out for her and cannot act

however she pleases. If she’s already acting up when

we expect her to visit, how will Manny and Mom endure

her antics in the days ahead?

“Of course not, Roselynn. Don’t get it wrong. She’s just

too busy,” Emmanuel quickly explained.

No matter how furious he was, Mackenzie was still his

wife.

“Good, then.”

was in a great

help but switch the

was on her mind. “Manny,

an invitation to attend a high–society party

many rich scions

I see. You want to see handsome guys

huh?”

well. It could

was the person who knew her

was a person who was

was quite

the world of romantic dramas

was a teenager in

for

she took an interest

for his role as Christian

she was infatuated

loved were tall, rich,

must be nothing short of

perfect men didn’t exist in

was still single in her thirties. It wasn’t because she was anything less than appealing or desirable; it was because her ideal partner

exist in the real

Emmanuel both cautioned

male characters she

actually real, and urged her to

expectations accordingly. Nonetheless,

the opportunity to

at different

a rare opportunity. I must attend

to meet my own

her objective directly to her little

him menacingly, “If you’re

Whether or

depends on your efforts!”

Emmanuel was speechless.

you. Why would I put

Roselynn received entailed her to bring

one. The party was happening tomorrow night.

so Emmanuel agreed to

companion for the night.

my best. If Roselynn still

fault.

it was a great

to see the world. He wasn’t ignorant

he had married Mackenzie, a senior

knew she frequently attended

events. He decided

would not only help

give them more

suggested that in a