Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 750

Teague waved his hand dismissively. "I can manage on my own, really..."

"Oh, come on, don't be a stranger. We're all family here," Norris said, not waiting for Teague to finish before scooping two generous servings of mashed potatoes onto his plate.

Teague just sighed.

"See, honey, how considerate your brother-in-law is? No wonder our Madge fell for him,” Kathleen remarked with a smile, though the glance she shot her husband was dripping with sarcasm.

Teague focused on his food, choosing not to engage.

Kathleen clenched her jaw in frustration but kept a façade of calm, taking deep breaths to keep herself composed.

After lunch, Norris took the lead on clearing the table, with Roseanne joining in to help.

Madge didn't sit around either; while her father and Norris did the dishes, she wiped down the table and sliced apples and pears.

The old folks settled on the couch to watch TV, while Corley had made a quick exit after claiming he was swamped with work. That left only Teague and Kathleen keeping them company.

It was only now that the elderly lady finally found the moment to ask, "Teague, what brings you here today?"

Kathleen interjected with a cheerful tone, "Oh, it was me who told him to come."

gave her

found, shouldn't Teague, as her brother-in-law, be the first

eyed her keenly. "Is that truly what

I think? That their past relationship would rekindle now that

Their expressions darkened simultaneously.

"Kathleen, I'd appreciate it

tantrum. Isn't this what you call speaking properly? Or

"This is just

.n

with a slight smile said, "Of course trust Madge. She's got such a wonderful husband now; why would

no need for these games. What's meant to happen will

"You-" Kathleen trembled with

looked over at the

and let out

family.

IMS

she grabbed her purse and stormed

she didn't see Kathleen and asked, "Where'd my

replied, "She had something to attend to and

didn't dwell on it, instead offering,

got some work to wrap up," Teague