Kathleen understood that Wynnie was coming from a place of concern.

“Thanks for your understanding, Mom. I’ll think about it.”

Wynnie responded with a solemn nod. “Remember that no matter what decision you make, my husband and I will always be on your side.”

“Of course.”

“Why not show me around since it’s my first time here?” Wynnie grinned.

“I’ve just moved in today and barely know my way around.” Kathleen blushed.

“All the better! Let’s explore together,” replied Wynnie as she took hold of Kathleen’s hand.

Oh dear, her palms are freezing even with the heater on. I shouldn’t have let that she-devil Nicolette off so easily!

They began their tour of the mansion and finished by the time the sun started to set.

“Why not join us for dinner, Mom?” Kathleen invited.

“It’s all right, dear. I’ve already taken too much of your time.”

She did not savor being the third wheel in their relationship. It was best to leave them both to sort things out together.

Wynnie chose to take her leave promptly.

Kathleen ushered Wynnie to her car.

“Are you aware that Samuel intends to have the wedding ceremony as soon as possible?” Wynnie queried while getting into her car.

Kathleen inclined her head. “Well, it’s not as if there’s anything I can do about it.”

Wynnie heaved a sigh.

Samuel was still oblivious to the most pertinent part of getting back into Kathleen’s good graces.

It was just like him to be irretrievably set in his own ways.

After all, bad habits die hard. It would have been unrealistic to expect such a drastic turnaround from Samuel in such a short time.

“Fret not as I’ll be helping out with the wedding preparations as well. Samuel will have his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if you’re not happy with his choices? Don’t keep it all to yourself.”

bear that

the weather has dipped. I shiver to think of what Samuel would do to me if you caught a

face heated up with embarrassment as she stared after

to the warmth of her home when

the entrance where Samuel was standing, his body emanating the residual cool of the outdoors.

dipped her head

arm around Kathleen’s shoulder.

weighed down with

discussion? Why not decide everything yourself and

had the courage

Kathleen to the study to begin their

at a

imagine what her wedding would be like

she were merely a shell of her

dream wedding felt like

see fit.” These words tumbled

now? Isn’t this

shrill ringing of his

It was Wynnie.

Samuel gruffed as he

Wynnie clucked as she beheld the wedding invitation in her hand. “You couldn’t even deign to

you have preferred that I sent you

patience was

rascal is actually

you conferred with Kathleen

seem keen about it.”

could you be so

“Excuse me?”

Kathleen needs from you right now is

been divorced by now

bless their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I were in her shoes. Besides, what redeeming qualities do you have other

Samuel was tongue-tied.

address the elephant in the room and straighten the issues between you and

never be an option. I won’t allow her

her head in

to show,”

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