The Wrong Woman

Chapter 106

Suzanne’s ears were covered by Nathan, but she could still catch. snippets of Lindsey’s talk. Lindsey was going on about old stories loudly with a lot of exaggeration.

“Back in the day, you guys were all focused on your careers, and I was the one raising your kids. Tay had a tough time at school. He got bullied and even wet himself out of fear. I was there to counsel and hug him to sleep every night.

“Toby went through a rough patch after a breakup. He even wanted to jump off a building! I was the one who begged him not to..

“Dukie loved flaunting his stuff and had always asked me for money to buy expensive brands. I had to give him whatever he wanted because I cared about him!

“And then there’s Dan-always rebellious and causing trouble. He hung out with the wrong crowd, got into fights, and skipped classes. I was the one tirelessly guiding and influencing him.”

Lindsey pointed at Nathan and continued, “And you, Nate, you were still hooked on milk at three. Every day, after your mom left for work) you’d come running after me and beg for milk.”

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Nathan took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and toughed them out. Suzanne had a hard time suppressing a laugh. She now realized why the Morrison brothers dreaded Lindsey so much.

Their childhood secrets were being laid bare-one embarrassing story at a time. It was a complete embarrassment.

going with vivid details. “Remember the year Sally went. abroad? You were all grown up, but you cried like there was no tomorrow. You

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free from that downward spiral.

Gary was beyond weary

“Lin, these

them up all the time. The kids have grown up and gotten married. Revisiting these stories only brings

my 50s and still single. Do you know why? It’s all for looking after them. You

for you guys, but none of you

Suzanne, Lindsey added, “And since you two haven’t had a proper wedding ceremony, maybe it’s time for a

anything, but Suzanne’s face turned serious. She

Morrison, lunch is ready,” Edgar

delighted and

the dining room

When she got to Nathan and Suzanne,

and beamed. “Look at Elyse. She’s