Kathleen understood that Wynnie was coming from a place of concern.

“Thanks for your understanding, Mom. I’ll think about it.”

Wynnie responded with a solemn nod. “Remember that no matter what decision you make, my husband and I will always be on your side.”

“Of course.”

“Why not show me around since it’s my first time here?” Wynnie grinned.

“I’ve just moved in today and barely know my way around.” Kathleen blushed.

“All the better! Let’s explore together,” replied Wynnie as she took hold of Kathleen’s hand.

Oh dear, her palms are freezing even with the heater on. I shouldn’t have let that she-devil Nicolette off so easily!

They began their tour of the mansion and finished by the time the sun started to set.

“Why not join us for dinner, Mom?” Kathleen invited.

“It’s all right, dear. I’ve already taken too much of your time.”

She did not savor being the third wheel in their relationship. It was best to leave them both to sort things out together.

Wynnie chose to take her leave promptly.

Kathleen ushered Wynnie to her car.

“Are you aware that Samuel intends to have the wedding ceremony as soon as possible?” Wynnie queried while getting into her car.

Kathleen inclined her head. “Well, it’s not as if there’s anything I can do about it.”

Wynnie heaved a sigh.

Samuel was still oblivious to the most pertinent part of getting back into Kathleen’s good graces.

It was just like him to be irretrievably set in his own ways.

After all, bad habits die hard. It would have been unrealistic to expect such a drastic turnaround from Samuel in such a short time.

will have his share of work to do, but promise me you’d tell him off if you’re not happy with his choices?

Mom. I’ll bear

in now that the weather has dipped. I shiver to think of what Samuel would

embarrassment as she

warmth of her

standing, his body emanating the residual cool of the outdoors. “Did

dipped her head in mute

arm around Kathleen’s shoulder. “Let’s eat. We’ll discuss our wedding after

weighed down

discussion? Why not decide everything yourself and get

she had the courage

meal, Samuel led Kathleen to the study

at

used to imagine what her wedding would be like back in

it seemed as if she were

dream wedding felt like they had been

tumbled out coldly as Kathleen stood

now? Isn’t this what she wants, getting

of his phone broke the

It was Wynnie.

Mom?” Samuel gruffed

still plan on going ahead with the wedding.” Wynnie clucked as she beheld the wedding invitation in her hand. “You couldn’t even deign to consult your own mother before setting the date for such an important occasion! All the notice I got was a single wedding

have preferred that I sent

patience was wearing

can’t believe this rascal is actually

you conferred with

but she didn’t seem keen

so clueless,

“Excuse me?”

Kathleen needs from you right now is respect, not

divorced by now if

child, bless their soul, is gone, I would have filed for a divorce

Samuel was tongue-tied.

lecture you. I was hoping that you’d address the elephant in the room and straighten

of that, divorce will never be an option. I

shook her head

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