Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 57 Mrs Gardner

When Queenie returned home, Lydia was playing bridge with a group of other women. She was clad in a form-fitting dress, and her makeup was carefully done. Although she was over fifty, Lydia only appeared to be in her early forties due to her excellent skincare routine.

Queenie could hear someone ingratiating Lydia the moment she stepped inside.

“You’re so fortunate. Your daughter is amazing for being able to snag the president of Gardner Corporation for herself. She’ll be able to live like a queen now.”

A smile bloomed on Lydia’s face when she heard that, after which she waved a hand. “Oh, it’s also because Mr. Gardner was quite taken by her.”

However, what followed was a bunch of gossip.

“Queenie’s been courting Mr. Gardner for a few years now. She’s still just his fiancée. When will they tie the knot? Her status in society will be different once she is officially Mrs. Gardner.”

as just someone’s fiancée. She actually needs to have a marriage certificate

Gardner not

cough before walking further into the room. The gossiping women all quietened in an instant, and their gazes shifted to her. Queenie had a smile

the subject of their gossip was

women collected

face, Lydia could see Queenie’s irritation as her mother. She stepped forward to console Queenie. “They weren’t exactly

her lip. How could she not know that there was a difference? However, Colton had never expressed when he wanted the wedding to be held. She couldn’t possibly just go up to him and

choice do I have?” Queenie asked through clenched teeth. Forget about marrying her—each time she got closer to Colton the last few years, he would keep her at arm’s length. If it wasn’t because he was sure that she was

shrew glint flashed in Lydia’s eyes as she lowered her voice. “Why don’t you find a

colored Queenie’s face at such blatant words. She averted her eyes as she stuttered,

was hot. “My girl, you’re a fool. As long as you seize the opportunity and fall pregnant with Colton’s baby, the matter of marrying into

been with Colton for several years, but