Love Coming from the Least Expected

When Christopher paused deliberately, my heart almost stopped beating. If we weren’t in public, I would’ve leaped onto him and pinched him forcefully.

After shooting me an assuring look, Christopher replied, “Mom, you know her too. Why are you so forgetful? Ms. Tanner gave you your favorite walnut cookies on Dad’s birthday. I remember you only shared it with Dad that night and refused to spare me one. I would never forget that.”

reply. “Can’t you hold your stuff yourself? Stop bullying her. Put the shopping bag

bully women, especially a married woman. If someone else finds out, they will mock us,” said Shelley. Her unkind statement sounded like she was insinuating that Christopher and I were involved in an immoral relationship.

dares to mock me? I can help that person carry their stuff as long as they can offer me

again. How many times I’ve said that smoking is bad for your health? You

an ungrateful brat,” reprimanded Julia as she tugged on Christopher’s earlobe. “I’ll ask the driver to send Ms. Tanner back home. Let’s go to Clove Eatery now. Monica has two movie tickets. I don’t have time to watch the movie with her, so you should go

There was a hint of tenderness in her gaze as she stared at Christopher adoringly. I felt uncomfortable with

to Monica. Clearly, Julia adored her and treated her as a future daughter-in-law. It was obvious by the way

also a famous

to watch the movie with Monica. Darius is busy inspecting some upgrading work in the city, so he’s too busy to spend time with her. Alright, that’s enough. I

Why are you standing there? Hurry

to end. I wiped the sweat off my forehead and gripped the huge bag in my hand, about to leave. Suddenly, Shelley stopped me and asked, “Chris, what did you buy? This is such a huge