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!

the slap’s impact

taken aback by this sudden turn of events. She hurried over, asking, “Madam Althea, why did you lay a hand

frosty. “This is a matter within my family. I’m teaching

saying, “Your mom isn’t feeling well right now. Stop

in vexation. Despite his reluctance, he had 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

her hand. She said with a sweet demeanor, “Aunt Althea, please calm down! Your illness doesn’t respond

medicine? Roselynn was stunned upon

said. The next moment, she 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

harm!” Roselynn argued, unable to bear

her off coldly. “Enough! Your presence alone

the end, however, she refrained from arguing with Althea, fearing it might worsen the situation and cause her to get the blame for it. Clenching her teeth,

wait!” Julian called out

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 Linda.

this, Julian said nothing in reply Without the slightest hesitation, he