Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 24

“Roselynn, what are you doing? It hurts!”

When Roselynn stepped out after changing, she was

shocked to discover that her brother had a band–aid

on his body and a bandage on his back. She couldn’t

help but impulsively reach out and give him a slap on

the shoulder.

Emmanuel was a living, breathing human being, and it

was only natural for him to cry out in anguish when he

was unexpectedly struck by sudden pain.

Alessandra had been engrossed in matters regarding

her daughter–in–law and paid no attention to her son.

Belatedly realizing he had been concealing his injuries,

she asked anxiously, “Manny, how did you get hurt?”

Not wanting his family to worry, Emmanuel lied, “Don’t

worry, Mom. I accidentally fell down, that’s all.”

“Fell down? This is a lie. You obviously got hurt. Did

someone hit you or throw something at you?”

Roselynn snapped. Her voice grew increasingly

agitated as she demanded, “Manny, be honest with

1. me. Did your wife beat you? Is this domestic violence?”

Emmanuel nearly coughed out blood in exasperation.

how could you

wife? This has nothing to do

to say

had quite obviously kicked

still aching as a

be honest with me. How did you get

only

to the bottom of

that her son’s stubborn pride

from confiding in her.

tried to take advantage

I fought with them and

hurt,” Emmanuel explained.

wasn’t entirely fabricating the

indeed stirring up trouble on

was the reason he

I see. Good job, Manny!

of your wife!” Roselynn

him the thumbs–up.

male leads in

almost time,

to

the topic by urging Roselynn

leave.

his arm and said,

a good

as long as

integrity!”

knew her

why Roselynn was still single

despite being

dates for Emmanuel, she

lot of men

was harsh in her

4/6

of them measured