Every time Mrs. York and Mrs. Harrington crossed paths these days, sparks flew.

Just the sight of Mrs. York's self-righteous, smug expression made Mrs. Harrington's skin crawl.

Mrs. Harrington was visibly shaking; Serena was beside her, with tears streaming down her face in worry, while Alexander just felt his headache intensify.

In a cold voice, Alexander said, "Mom, enough, please leave. I'm fine, I'll be discharged first thing in the morning."

Serena nodded vigorously, "Exactly, Mom, let's go. If we don't leave, Alex and the rest won't be able to rest. Dad's flight tonight is almost home; let's head back."

Serena tugged at Mrs. Harrington's arm.

With clenched teeth, Mrs. Harrington said, "I won't stoop to your level, darling, let's go."

Mrs. Harrington huffed and, taking Serena with her, left.

Serena looked back at Mrs. York, stopped, and bowed slightly, "Auntie, let's go together. You and my mom have been on good terms for so many years. Maybe my mom spoke out of turn because she was upset. I really hope you two can talk things out."

did want to

Quintessa, "I'm leaving, you two

arm around Quintessa, "Don't worry, what could

chuckled, "Just try not to get kicked

Tyrone frowned, "Mom."

her hand dismissively

clacking loudly on the floor. Mrs. York curled

Serena, feeling anxious, whispered,

nět

can't be like this. Why have you been so irritable lately? You could have talked with Cecilia, more calmly. Cecilia has always been so patient. After being friends for so many years, how can you just fallout like this? Mom, think

so good at putting on a facade, but now she was losing

somewhat foolish demeanor to this newfound cleverness

so many years, she would

though she looked down on Mrs. York, she had to admit that the Harrington family was, in some respects, a step

stopped and

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