Chapter 10

As autumn crept in, the days grew shorter and the nights longer.

When the car rolled into the driveway of the Ferguson Mansion, dusk had already wrapped its arms around the estate.

Colored lamps hung around the house, setting a festive mood that seemed out of a storybook.

I parked the car and stepped out with my bag, leaving the world behind me.

I had warned him over the phone, yet Timothy, stubborn as ever, was waiting in the yard.

for us.

Over the phone, I could hide my feelings, but in person, Timothy saw right through me. “Did that-rascal give you trouble again?” Timothy’s mustache twitched with concern, ready to jump to my defense.

“It’s nothing.” I didn’t want to get him worried, so I pulled him inside. “It’s chilly out here. Didn’t the breeze give you a headache?”

Though I tried to cover for Bryant, Timothy’s face darkened the moment he saw Bryant and Margaret step out of the car one after the other.

But with all family members there, Timothy held back his temper.

On the other hand, my father-in-law, Albert Ferguson, lit up seeing Margaret. “Bryant, I heard Margaret’s working at the company now. You better look after her. That’s only right by Teresa.”

pretend not to hear that, focusing

glanced at me and said softly,

too should help Bryant

that someone at

cider, calmly responding, “Don’t worry. Margaret is my boss now. If anything, I need her to look

the mood at the dinner

can step down from my position anytime,” Margaret said, the picture of grace

have seemned a bit too aggressive.

words sharp. “Step down?

1/2

1024

Chapter 10

you’re entitled to it

“Grandpa…”

I can’t bear it.” Timothy stopped

accepted Margaret. He had fiercely opposed Teresa’s entry into the family to begin

been out of Albert’s reach, with only a modest

Dad, she’s all alone in this… Why must you…” Albert started.

“Enough!” Timothy snapped.

was the first time

flustered, “I shouldn’t have come today. I’m sorry for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255