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.

the wedding preparations as well. Samuel will have his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off

Mom. I’ll bear

think of what Samuel

up with embarrassment as she stared after Wynnie’s car as she

returned to the warmth

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

her head

proceeded to drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll

felt weighed

Why

only she had the courage

led Kathleen to the study

was at

to imagine what her wedding would be like back

as if she were merely a shell of her

hopes and wishes of a dream wedding felt like they had been dashed

do whatever you see fit.” These words tumbled out coldly as Kathleen stood

What now? Isn’t this what she wants, getting a

then, the shrill ringing of his phone broke the

It was Wynnie.

it, Mom?” Samuel gruffed as he

hand. “You couldn’t even deign to

you have preferred that I sent you

was wearing

this rascal

with Kathleen about

but she didn’t seem keen

could you be so clueless, boy?”

“Excuse me?”

Kathleen needs from you right now is respect, not

have been divorced by now if I had gone along

their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce too if I were

Samuel was tongue-tied.

you’d address the elephant in

an option. I won’t allow

her head

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