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.

of work to do, but promise

I’ll bear that

think of what Samuel would do to me if you caught a cold,”

with embarrassment as she stared after Wynnie’s car

returned to the warmth

entrance where Samuel was standing, his body

her head in mute

proceeded to drape his arm around Kathleen’s shoulder.

felt weighed down with

there really any point in a discussion? Why not decide everything yourself

the courage to voice

meal, Samuel led Kathleen to the study to begin

was at

wedding would be like back in the

as if she were merely a

of a dream wedding felt like they had been dashed upon

see fit.” These words tumbled out coldly

this what she wants, getting a

then, the shrill ringing of his phone broke

It was Wynnie.

is it, Mom?” Samuel gruffed as he massaged his

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 invitation

preferred that I

was

this rascal is

conferred with Kathleen about

seem keen about it.” Samuel

could you be so clueless, boy?”

“Excuse me?”

Kathleen needs from you right

been divorced by now if I

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

Samuel was tongue-tied.

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

be an option. I won’t allow

shook her head

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