The Returning Ex

“Maybe they’re concerned about your marriage,” Lorraine said with a nod.

Lola could only nod in agreement. “Yeah, maybe.” Far from being concerned, they’re just thirsty for a bunch of gossip, she thought silently.

Despite that, she recalled her conversation with her mother in the kitchen earlier about the bridal price. If this got out, the whole village would be in a buzz, and she had no idea how these people would criticize her behind her back.

Without a doubt, there would be talks about her being a gold-digger, and she could even imagine that some people would suspect her of being a sugar baby to Logan. Or else, there would be no reason for a wealthy family like the Jeffersons to take a fancy on her since there were plenty of beautiful girls in the world.

Everyone could tell that there was nothing extraordinary about her looks, education level and job. Not even her family background was exceptional, so what made her so special?

She didn’t even want to think about it; just the thought of all these gave her a headache.

the younger generation to

through the door, “Lola, did you bring your boyfriend home today to meet your

even say anything, Lorraine spoke up first. “Yes, we came here to discuss their marriage today. We’re very happy with Lola, and

exclaimed. “Really? Lola is really lucky, then,” he said, his tone sounding somewhat

still on her face, Lorraine replied, “No, no. We’re the lucky ones because she’s way out

her head up high in front of all those nosy people,

was over Lola, they all swallowed their questions. Still, there were people hanging around and would occasionally turn to look

lowered voice, “Are all

man earlier didn’t sound like he was happy for her.

a quick-witted person, Lorraine could easily tell the meaning behind the looks of these people, and Lola could

on her face, Lorraine could already guess the answer, so she grinned while