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

her brother-in-law, be the first to know? Besides, he's put in a lot of effort over the years to help

keenly.

think? That their past relationship would

Their expressions darkened simultaneously.

appreciate it if you'd watch

call speaking properly? Or should I sugarcoat it

retorted, "This

.n

a slight smile said, "Of course trust Madge. She's got such a wonderful husband now; why would she have eyes for her brother-in-law? I just worry that

need for these games. What's meant to happen will

"You-" Kathleen trembled with

over

and let out

happy family. I'm clearly

IMS

her purse and

plate of fruit, she didn't see Kathleen and

"She had something to attend to

dwell on it, instead offering, "Why don't

I've got some work to wrap up,"