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.”

her eyes, Kathy was

place for

mention of the baby. Kathy was correct; the baby was innocent, and the adults were to be blamed. The real motive behind the Carter family’s actions was to

damage. If Bryson had chosen to marry Kathy, then so be it. Marriage

Kathy a lesson if she became part of the Andrews family. As a mother-in-law,

with it,” Raina said calmly,

Joanna cried

had she suddenly

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

Raina dismissed

words came back to

families began to discuss the wedding

all, Joanna sat beside the sofa,

breaths grew heavier.

“Joanna?”

now mingled with

“Joanna, are you crying?”