She Got A Better Man

Chapter 8

Elvira sneered. "Calvin and I are the real deal. Not that I need your blessing. But sure, enjoy my hand-me-downs. I've no interest in recycling garbage. With each return to this charade, her disdain only deepened. As Calvin and his parents walked in, they caught Elvira's biting comment. Calvin's face instantly soured.

Roxanne Kennedy stormed over, hand raised to strike, bellowing, "Who the hell do you think you are, calling my son garbage?"

Elvira grabbed Roxanne's wrist, halting her mid-strike, and shoved her away. Freed from any obligation to the Kennedys, Elvira wasn't about to endure Roxanne's barbs any longer.

Roxanne, shocked by Elvira's boldness, stumbled and nearly fell, only saved by Calvin's quick action, though she still twisted

her ankle.

Pointing at Elvira in pain, Roxanne exclaimed. "You dare push me! You've crossed the line!"

"You were about to hit me, and I can't push back? Have you lost your mind?" Elvira snapped, no longer willing to play the pacifier now that any future with Calvin was out of the question, ""Elvira Calvin shouted in anger.

"Mrs. Kennedy, please, take a seat. Kay, fetch some ice for her." Judy intervened, all sweetness and worry.

"Elvira, apologize to Mrs. Kennedy, now!" Vincent demanded coldly.

"Dad, you might want to distance yourself from the Kennedys. You're spouting utter nonsense. Expecting me to apologize to someone who tried to hit me? If anything, my restraint shows class, Elvira countered, pitying Vincent's blindness. Silence enveloped the room.

"Elvira, Mrs. Kennedy is the elder. How could you raise your hand to her?" Judy chided, feigning disapproval.

tries to hit me will get as good as they give. So, for everyone's sake, keep

room fell silent

intended to use the gathering as an opportunity to call off

daughter carry the label

now, it's time to end things with Calvin, Amber urged, switching to a softer

in a daughter-in-law who assaults her elders, Roxanne said with

don't have to bother, I'm already on it. If there's nothing else, I won't keep you from celebrating the engagement of a cheater and his mistress, Elvira retorted before turning

even look back, just kept

talk her into divorcing. The guy she picked up can't be worth much. Only driving a car worth 20 thousand dollars definitely hints at a less-than-stellar background. We can't have her settling for less." "Judy, you're too good-hearted. Despite how

sister. How can I not care? I think we should find her someone suitable, or I won't be able to move for Calvin with a clear

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Chapter 8

someone in mind actually. The owner of Walenburg Steel. Rich, but with a divorce behind him. Sounds like a match

settles it then. Elvira's remarriage will save us face. Can't have people knowing she married some nobody," Vincent said, eager to marry Elvira off again, worried about

the match was anything but suitable. The man was nearly forty and known for his violent temper. Elvira

misery was her

loser. How can a cheap car bring her any joy?" Judy said, latching

themselves. I'll talk to her. She can't possibly be thinking of jeopardizing her happiness just to spite me." Calvin was convinced Elvira had made a hasty marriage decision out of spite. "Enough about her. We're here to plan for you and Judy. Let's pick a date. Mrs. Karen will be thrilled to throw the party," Roxanne suggested, all smiles, as she grasped Judy's

engagement