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.

good as they give. So, for everyone's sake, keep your hands to yourselves, Elvira declared, setting her

fell silent

the gathering as an opportunity to

daughter carry the label of a homewrecker, Amber silently

end things with

possibly take in a daughter-in-law who assaults her elders, Roxanne said with distaste as if Elvira was

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

didn't even look back,

much. Only driving a car worth 20 thousand dollars definitely hints at a less-than-stellar

can I not care? I think we should find her someone suitable, or

forward with

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Chapter 8

mind actually. The owner of Walenburg Steel. Rich, but with a

Elvira's remarriage will save us face. Can't have people knowing she married

I'll set it up, Amber replied, her voice laced with triumph, knowing full well the match was anything but suitable. The man was nearly

misery

loser. How can a cheap car bring her any joy?" Judy said, latching onto Calvin's arm, her

Calvin was convinced Elvira had made a hasty marriage decision out of spite. "Enough about her. We're here to plan for

engagement