Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

"You're always so clever."

Mary chuckled with a twinkle in her eye, leaning closer to whisper, "Just wait. I'm about to score a two-for-one deal."

Jennifer was busy coordinating auction items with the foundation's chairman when the servant approached her. "Ma'am, Lady Mary wants to see you," they said.

Nodding, Jennifer ended her discussion and headed over to where Mary was seated.

The sight of Larissa chatting with Mary made Jennifer pause momentarily.

The Richardson and the Watson families were well-matched, influential families. Their once-planned alliance through marriage had been mutually beneficial. The Richardson family held no grudge when Tina unexpectedly broke off her engagement. In a gesture of goodwill, the Watson family had shown their sincerity, keeping the business relationship between the families tight.

Jennifer had personally confirmed the guest list for the evening. Larissa hadn't been on it.

was there, she was surely an honored

pleasantries with Larissa. Mary then interjected, "You've met Anne, haven't you? She's been looking forward to

came to see you first," Larissa replied, standing up. "I'll go

Jennifer turned to

did. I have a big announcement to make today,"

for dramatics, from adopting Leanne to orchestrating her marriage

it?"

situation. Since her daughter passed away in the car accident, she's been alone and never had another child. She wants to make Anne her

knitting together. "Such a big decision!

discussing it with you now," Mary said defiantly, "You've never been fond of Anne. You lost a daughter, and then the good Lord sent you such a wonderful girl,

Jennifer was momentarily speechless.

To make her someone's goddaughter, I needed to inform you," Mary continued, giving her a sharp look. "If you have no objections, I'll announce