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.
well. Samuel will have his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if you’re not
I’ll bear that in
shiver to think of what Samuel would do to me if you caught
as she stared after Wynnie’s car as she
the warmth of her home when Samuel
body emanating the residual cool of
dipped her head in
drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll
felt weighed
really any point in a discussion? Why not decide everything yourself
she had the courage to voice
their meal, Samuel led Kathleen to the
was at a
wedding would be
however, it seemed as if she were merely a shell of
of a dream wedding
tumbled out coldly as Kathleen stood
What now? Isn’t this
of his phone broke the
It was Wynnie.
gruffed as he massaged his
wedding.” Wynnie clucked as she beheld the wedding invitation in her hand. “You couldn’t even deign to consult your own
that
patience was
can’t believe this rascal
conferred with Kathleen about
didn’t seem keen about it.” Samuel
be so
“Excuse me?”
Kathleen needs from you right now
been divorced by now if I
gone, I would have filed for
Samuel was tongue-tied.
I was hoping that you’d address the elephant in the room and
of that, divorce will never be an option. I won’t
her head in
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