The Wrong Woman

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.

Lindsey kept going with vivid details. “Remember the year Sally went. abroad? You were all grown up, but you cried like there was no tomorrow. You wandered every day and began to drink and smoke

like other’s.

“I was the one who helped you break free from that downward spiral. But now, all of you act like a bunch of heartless guys.”

Having heard them countless times, Gary was beyond weary of these tales.

With a sigh, he remarked, “Lin, these stories are ancient history.

Please, stop dredging them up all the time. The kids have grown up and gotten married. Revisiting these stories only brings embarrassment. Let’s move on from them.”

“Grown up? In my heart, they’ll always be my children. I’m in my 50s and still single. Do you know why? It’s all for looking after them. You heartless bunch.

“I even went to the trouble of choosing spouses for you guys, but none of you paid any attention,” Lindsey grumbled.

Pointing at Suzanne, Lindsey added, “And since you two haven’t had a proper wedding ceremony, maybe it’s time for a quick divorce.”

Nathan acted like he didn’t hear anything, but Suzanne’s face turned serious. She gently removed Nathan’s hand and managed a smile.

“Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, lunch is ready,” Edgar announced.

It was a welcomed distraction. Gary and Florence were delighted and stood up immediately. “Let’s go. Time for lunch.” Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.

Nathan took Suzanne’s hand and headed toward the dining room together, Lindsey trailed behind while glaring at them.

As everyone settled into their seats, Elyse made a move to pour juice for everyone. When she got to Nathan and Suzanne, she handed them their drinks and said, “Nathan, Ms. York, here’s your juice.”

Lindsey patted Elyse’s shoulder and beamed. “Look at Elyse. She’s

such a polite and well-mannered lady.”

However, Nathan reclined in his chair and fixed a cold stare on Elyse.” If you’re going to call me Nathan, you should address my wife as Suzanne. Don’t you understand basic etiquette?”

Lindsey and Elyse’s expressions instantly soured. Yet, Nathan had a way of carrying himself that made everyone uneasy.

Elyse didn’t dare to disobey and managed to force a smile. “Suzanne, here’s your juice.”

Suzanne felt a sense of satisfaction as Nathan stood up for her. She gave a nod of acknowledgment to Elyse. However, Suzanne felt uneasy throughout the meal as Lindsey kept on chattering without a

pause.

She went over everything from the old days-discussing the birth of the Morrison brothers and revisiting their embarrassing moments repeatedly.