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.”

Kathy was utterly

for great

adults were

man could remarry after a divorce without much damage. If Bryson had chosen to marry Kathy, then so be it. Marriage required commitment from

reason to teach Kathy a lesson if she became part of the

I’m 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

face. Once Raina consented,

dismissed Joanna’s complaints without

as Derek’s words came back to mind.

the two families began to

bashful smile, glanced at the distant Bryson. Meanwhile, unnoticed by all, Joanna sat beside the

hearing that, Joanna’s breaths grew heavier.

“Joanna?”

deeper, now

“Joanna, are you crying?”