The Wrong Woman

Chapter 106

Suzanne’s ears were covered by Nathan, but she could still catch. snippets of Lindsey’s talk. Lindsey was going on about old stories loudly with a lot of exaggeration.

“Back in the day, you guys were all focused on your careers, and I was the one raising your kids. Tay had a tough time at school. He got bullied and even wet himself out of fear. I was there to counsel and hug him to sleep every night.

“Toby went through a rough patch after a breakup. He even wanted to jump off a building! I was the one who begged him not to..

“Dukie loved flaunting his stuff and had always asked me for money to buy expensive brands. I had to give him whatever he wanted because I cared about him!

“And then there’s Dan-always rebellious and causing trouble. He hung out with the wrong crowd, got into fights, and skipped classes. I was the one tirelessly guiding and influencing him.”

Lindsey pointed at Nathan and continued, “And you, Nate, you were still hooked on milk at three. Every day, after your mom left for work) you’d come running after me and beg for milk.”

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Nathan took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and toughed them out. Suzanne had a hard time suppressing a laugh. She now realized why the Morrison brothers dreaded Lindsey so much.

Their childhood secrets were being laid bare-one embarrassing story at a time. It was a complete embarrassment.

grown up, but you cried like there was no tomorrow. You wandered every day and

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like other’s.

spiral. But now, all of you act like a

them countless times, Gary was beyond weary of

he remarked, “Lin, these stories are ancient

the time. The kids have grown up and

up? In my heart, they’ll always be my children. I’m in my 50s and still single. Do you know why? It’s all for looking after them.

of choosing spouses for you guys, but none of you paid any

at Suzanne, Lindsey added, “And since you two haven’t had a proper wedding ceremony, maybe it’s time for a

acted like he didn’t hear anything, but Suzanne’s face turned serious.

lunch is

Gary and Florence were delighted and stood up immediately. “Let’s

Suzanne’s hand and headed toward the dining room together,

pour juice for everyone. When she got to Nathan and Suzanne, she handed them their drinks and

beamed. “Look

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