Its Keilanis fault, Lance cut off indifferently. Bettie could distinguish right from wrong. She wont target others unless provoked.
Zandra was silent for a while and said, Keilani is still in detention. It will be tough for her to find out you married Miss Ramirez once shes released.
She doesnt have the right to oppose it. Once shes out, Ill send her back to Philade. Mom, make sure she doesnt cause more trouble.
Zandra felt a headache coming on. She would have done so if she could manage to keep Keilani in check, be it what means. She just hoped Keilani could mature a bit after this hard lesson.
Mom, if theres nothing else, I need to go. Though he said so, Lance didnt wait for her response and hung up.
Zandra sighed and set her phone down, looking troubled.
What did he say? Kaleb asked. He doesnt want to come back, does he?
From what he said, its clear he didnt consider our opinions on his marriage. Zandra massaged her forehead and said, Forget it. He simply wanted to wed his beloved girl and we should give our blessings. Just try to talk some senses into Keilani when she returns.
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Lance had been a devoted son, having taken excellent care of Zandra when she was ill. Plus, he rarely opposed her. Yet, there was a distance beneath their harmonious relationship, given their years apart. Moreover, they seldom shared deep, heart-to-heart talk.
Zandra could tell Lances feelings for Bettie were profound, judging from his everlasting memory of Bettie and consistent visits. As a mother who had found her lost son back just for a few years, Zandra wouldnt dare to push it by managing to separate Bettie from Lance.
Do you have a headache again? Kaleb asked, caressing Zandras forehead.
As the wedding wrapped up, the guests gradually left.
Once Lance finished the remaining tasks, he and Bettie headed to their new home.
Im exhausted, Bettie said as soon as they were in the car. She stretched and yawned. I need to sleep for a bit. Wake me up when we get there.
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Bettie had been up since three in the morning for the preparation of the wedding. It was truly exhausting for her.
Okay, get some rest, Lance said tenderly, his gaze on her affectionate.
Ignoring his tender look, Bettie closed her eyes, yet the speech he had delivered during the wedding popped into her mind. I worried you had moved on and we couldnt go back. I acted cool, hiding my true feelings
ALL of a sudden, the memory of the high school reunion flooded back to Bettie. At that time, Lance was indeed quietly distant, just as he had said. That was to say his speech during the wedding had come straight from the heart.
Suddenly, Bettie felt a pang of emotion.
Amid her inner turmoil, she gradually drifted off to sleep as weariness overtook her.
Upon waking up, Bettie found herself in the dimly lit bedroom of their villa, with no lights on. She stretched, got out of bed, turned on the light, and observed the unfamiliar bedroom, feeling out of place.
Heading into the bathroom, Bettie noticed her toiletries arranged on the shelf, with mens items next to hers. She pursed her lips and removed her makeup.
Leaving the bathroom, she explored the walk-in closet. Her clothes were neatly arranged in one cabinet. On the other side, mens clothes were hung.
Bettie chuckled at Lances arrangement of his belongings positioned next to hers.