Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 396:

Sharon said with concern, “Didn’t the news just report a nanny selling a baby? How could a nanny possibly be better than the mother?”

Adrian agreed and added, “Kathy is gentle and kind. And she’s pretty too. Now that she’s pregnant, why do you think she isn’t right for Bryson?”

Raina and Joanna exchanged knowing looks.

“Isn’t it obvious? Why do we need a reason if we simply don’t like her?”

Kathy clearly wasn’t the type of daughter-in-law the Andrews couple wanted. What more could they say to make that clear?

A flash of anger crossed Kathy’s face, but she restrained it. Madeline had advised her to appear vulnerable and cry in front of the Andrews family.

“Even if you don’t like me, at least think of the baby. I’m not asking for much. I just want to be with my baby. Bryson, Joanna, this baby is innocent.”

She shed tears and appealed to their emotions.

Joanna shivered with irritation and said, “Stop playing the victim. I can see right through you.”

eyes, Kathy was utterly

place for great stories:

fists, frustrated by the constant mention of the baby. Kathy was correct; the baby was innocent, and the adults were to be blamed. The real motive behind

much damage. If Bryson had chosen to marry Kathy, then so be it. Marriage required commitment from both partners. Things wouldn’t

she

fine with it,” Raina said calmly, crossing her arms

cried

been on her side just moments ago? Why had she suddenly agreed? No way! She couldn’t

Kathy’s face. Once Raina consented, Joanna’s objections no

Darwin and Raina dismissed Joanna’s complaints without much

couldn’t contain his excitement as Derek’s words came back to mind. “Let’s discuss

families began to discuss the wedding

with a bashful smile, glanced at the distant Bryson. Meanwhile, unnoticed by all, Joanna sat beside the sofa, her eyes brimming with

that, Joanna’s breaths grew

“Joanna?”

grew deeper, now mingled with soft

“Joanna, are you crying?”