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.

say this: Any 'elder' who tries to hit me will get as good as they give.

room fell silent

intended to use the gathering as an opportunity to call off the engagement due to other

carry the label of a homewrecker, Amber

things with Calvin, Amber urged, switching to a

her elders, Roxanne said with distaste as if Elvira

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 to leave, her parting shot leaving everyone visibly unsettled. "Stop right there! Who said you could leave, you ungrateful brat?" Vincent

didn't even look back,

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 Elvira treats you,

someone suitable, or I

forward with

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Chapter 8

got someone in mind actually. The owner of Walenburg Steel. Rich, but with a divorce

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,

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

Amber, Elvira's misery was her

but really, the guy she is with is a loser. How can a cheap car bring her

someone who doesn't value 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

engagement