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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