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!

not thunderous, the slap’s impact reverberated through the

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

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

“Your mom isn’t feeling well right now.

but to refrain from arguing with his

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

She said with a sweet demeanor, “Aunt Althea,

medicine? Roselynn was stunned upon hearing Linda’s words.

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

I mean no harm!” Roselynn argued, unable

cut her off coldly. “Enough! Your presence alone is insufferable. Get out of here and leave my

refrained from arguing with Althea, fearing it might worsen the situation and cause her to get the blame for it. Clenching her teeth, she walked out without

wait!” Julian called

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. Forget about that

said nothing in reply Without the slightest hesitation, he shoved past the servant blocking his way