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 reverberated

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

tone frosty. “This is a matter within my family. I’m teaching my son, and it’s none

wanted to argue with his mother, but Zaiden intervened, saying, “Your mom isn’t feeling well

from arguing with his mother due to her condition. He took Roselynn’s hand and headed toward the door.

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

“Aunt Althea, please calm down! Your illness doesn’t respond well to agitation. If you get angry, my medicine won’t work

medicine? Roselynn was stunned

if it weren’t for Linda,

mean no harm!” Roselynn argued, unable to bear Althea’s

speaking, Althea 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 a

Roselynn, wait!” Julian called out after

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

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