Love At The Wrong Table

“Good day, Mr. Summerton and Madam Althea!” Roselynn’s voice brimmed with courtesy as she greeted them.

Zaiden acknowledged her with a slight nod, but Althea’s expression turned grim in an instant. “Julian, what is this about? I never raised you to play around with women!” she snapped, her voice cutting through the air.

“Mom, I’m not playing around. Roselynn is my girlfriend!” Julian boldly replied.

Shock swept through the room at Julian’s revelation. The looks on everyone’s faces ranged from disbelief to astonishment, which was quite an interesting sight to behold.

Linda, unable to accept the situation, burst into tears, throwing herself into her mother’s arms to seek comfort.

“W-What in the…” Anger flushed Althea’s face, causing her to struggle for breath for a moment. Then, she collapsed.

Thankfully, Zaiden caught her just in time.

“Mom! Are you okay?” Julian approached Althea cautiously, only to receive a feeble slap from her.

Slap!

impact reverberated through

taken aback by this sudden turn of events. She hurried over, asking, “Madam Althea,

to speak here!” Althea’s finger pointed at Roselynn, her tone frosty. “This is a matter within

saying, “Your mom isn’t feeling well right now. Stop making her angry, will you? Just

no choice but to refrain from arguing with his mother due to her condition. He took Roselynn’s hand

before they could step out the door Althea’s voice stopped them in their tracks. “Hold on right

stepped in, coming to Althea’s side and gently taking her hand. She said with a sweet demeanor, “Aunt Althea,

was stunned upon hearing Linda’s words.

turned to Julian, her demeanor stern and chilly. “Look, if it weren’t for Linda, I wouldn’t have woken up this time. And what good does this woman you

no harm!” Roselynn argued,

off coldly. “Enough! Your presence alone is insufferable. Get

she refrained from arguing with Althea, fearing it might worsen

Roselynn, wait!” Julian called out after her.

you once more!” she warned between clenched teeth, her gaze stern with a hint of ferocity. “The Summerton family is no place for ordinary women. It’s been that way for centuries. You’ll marry

Without the slightest hesitation, he shoved past the servant blocking his way and ran