"Oh, dear..." Simona exclaimed, noticing the slap mark on Sadie's face. "What happened to you? Did someone slap you? Why haven't you tended to yourself?"

Simona hated seeing someone else injured, and it was in her instinct to reach out and check Sadie's face. Sadie, however, was unaware of Simona's true identity and recoiled impatiently. "Don't touch me," Sadie snapped.

Sherman then stopped Simona and said, "You should head home and rest, Mom. Don't worry so much over this whole thing."

Upon learning of Simona's identity, Sadie's demeanor changed, and her eyes lit up. She greeted her amiably. "Hi there, Auntie. I'm glad I came here while you're still around. There are some things I wish to discuss with Sherman today."

curious. "And what might that be?" The sense of familiarity that Sadie seemed to show toward Sherman surprised

his name. Sadie, however, remained unfazed by Simona's

well since Sherman isn't very close with my sister. I'm here as an intermediary to explain my sister's character to you, and I also want to express my concerns about their compatibility. Marriage is a significant decision, and it will

at Sadie's

as well as I do. You can't possibly think that I'm unaware of what's going on within your family? Your so-called discussion with my mother is unnecessary. Please leave my office, and refrain

about all this from Rita? She's only trying to make herself look good in front of you. You have no

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