Alistair had highlighted Audrey's strengths, hoping to ease Evelyn's concerns about her background. But instead, his words only made her worry even more.
With a sigh, Alistair explained, "Mom, Audrey and I are both adults. There's no question of forcing anyone. We're together because we want to be."
Evelyn still looked unconvinced and exclaimed, "No way! You're clueless when it comes to romance. I should come over and meet her myself. I can't risk losing such an amazing daughter!" Rubbing his temples, Alistair tried to persuade her. "Mom, we just got married. Our relationship's still new, and I don't want to overwhelm her. Maybe come later?"
Evelyn huffed, looking a bit miffed. "Do I seem that scary? I'm not some mean mother."
"Of course not," Alistair replied, softening his tone and reassuring her patiently. After much convincing, he finally got her to hold off on visiting.
Audrey, who had overheard their conversation, felt her heart sink outside the door. She turned away quietly and left without a sound.
Just as she walked off, Alistair seemed to sense something and glanced toward the door.
After a brief pause, Alistair stood up and opened the study door, only to find the hallway empty. Shaking his head, he returned to his work.
Back in her room, Audrey drank the milk alone, hugging a pillow by the window, her thoughts a mess.
plan from the start, so why am I even
a small part of her
morning, Audrey left for work before Alistair
that Audrey didn't seem quite herself. Just two hours into the workday, Audrey
on Audrey's face, like
"Audrey, are you feeling okay? The project's already signed. Today's work isn't too important, so if you're tired, you could head home to rest." Audrey glanced at her and suddenly motioned for her to come closer, pointing to the chair across
felt like she'd go crazy if she kept everything bottled up
on your mind?" Emily asked, settling into
her words carefully. "She just got married out of nowhere, to someone who has a kid. Do you think her husband could've married her for love?" Emily had no idea about the
think twice. She shook her
just looking for a free babysitter. Love's got nothing to do with it." Audrey stayed silent, but as harsh as it sounded, Emily's words
some sense into your friend. If she rushes into marriage for love, she needs to get out before she's in too deep.
the worst from them. No matter how much
you raised them right, there was no guarantee they'd be close to
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