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!

slap’s impact

turn of events. She hurried over, asking, “Madam

Roselynn, her tone frosty. “This is a matter within my family. I’m teaching my son, and it’s

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

refrain from arguing with his mother due to her condition. He took Roselynn’s hand and

door Althea’s voice stopped them in

Althea, please calm down! Your illness doesn’t respond well to agitation.

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 brought here do besides upsetting me?”

Althea, I mean no harm!” Roselynn

coldly. “Enough! Your presence alone is insufferable. Get out of here

anger, her fists clenched into tight balls. In the end, however, she refrained from arguing with Althea, fearing it might worsen the situation and cause her to get

called

stopped him. “Julian, I’ll tell 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.

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