My mother ignored them, and after a while, Jade finally broke.
“Helen-”
“I’ve already told you, we are no longer in–laws and close anymore,” my mother interrupted. ” Call me Mrs. Bell instead.”
Jade replied shamelessly, “Oh, come now, they’ve known each other since they were kids. We’re together! I’ll let Allen take Rosie’s name if that’s fine with you.”
She then signaled for Allen to come over, but Allen did not budge. My mother smiled and said, “I’ve told you: it’s better for our families to not have any further dealings. Stop all your bullcrap and get straight to the point.”
Jade’s expression turned awkward as she said, “Actually, I came to apologize. Please have mercy on us, The Walters can’t take this anymore!“‘
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Why not? But Allen must admit that he was engaged with Rosie, and Lydia has been the third wheeler all along.”
Chapter 7
+25 BONUS
Instantly, Allen broke down and refused to admit it.
“No, I won’t! Lydia is my true love!”
“I’m afraid I can’t help you then.” My mother shrugged and gestured for the butler to show
them out.
Jade slapped Allen harshly. “You’ve been bewitched by that vixen. How much more damage do you want our family to suffer because of her? If you don’t admit it, I’ll post it on social media for you!”
“No! If you do this, you’ll lose me forever. The Bells are harassing us into a corner. I’ll never agree to this!”
My mother smiled. “Show them out!”
She never wanted to deal with these people, but Jade did not give up. She stood outside our house every day.
I came home a little late one day, and she blocked me at the door.
“Rosie-”
“Our families are completely done with each other. Please don’t make things difficult for me,” I interrupted, knowing what she wanted to say.
