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."

elderly lady gave her a surprised

shouldn't Teague, as her brother-in-law, be the first to know? Besides, he's put in a lot of effort over the years

lady eyed her keenly. "Is that truly

else would I think? That their past relationship

Their expressions darkened simultaneously.

"Kathleen, I'd appreciate it

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

retorted, "This is

.n

Madge. She's got such a wonderful husband now; why would she have eyes for her brother-in-law? I just worry that someone else might still

cold and firm. "There's no need for these games. What's meant to happen will

"You-" Kathleen trembled with

over

let out a bitter

family.

IMS

grabbed her purse

Madge returned with a plate of fruit, she didn't see Kathleen and asked,

something to

dwell on it, instead offering,

got some work to wrap up," Teague said, preparing to