Enough! Can you just shut up? Galilea interjected, her patience worn thin.
If shed had her way, she wouldnt have left all those years ago. But the choice hadnt been hers.
Im your mother. Im only looking out for you, Evie grumbled, her lips curling into a pout.
She fed Galilea some soup, pressing on. Its common knowledge that you two were a couple. How did things come to this? Youve barely returned and now youre leaving again. Its embarrassing for your father and me. Were at a Loss when our friends ask about you.
Eyes closed, Galilea asked in a measured tone, Wheres Dad? What has he been up to lately?
Hed made a promise to deal with Sabrina, but had he followed through?
How disappointing her parents had proven to be!
Your dad? Dont bother with him. Hes probably with his new mistress by now.
Galilea held her silence.
Why were these people her parents?
Her father, ever so ambitious yet utterly ineffective when it came to family affairs, knew only how to juggle mistresses.
Her mother, constantly bickering with her father, did nothing but nag.
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She found herself envying Sabrina.
Despite her difficult upbringing, Sabrina had effortlessly secured the title of Mrs. Blakely.
Dont rely on your dad. If theres anything you need, just tell me.
Galilea glanced at her mother without uttering a word.
Whats with that look? Evie questioned, irritated.
Nothing. Dont read too much into it, Galilea snapped, clearly exasperated.
After her spat with Galilea, Evie returned home and flung her purse onto the sofa.
Osiris, her husband, hadnt come back yet. She fumed, assuming he was off with some tramp.
Just then, Osiris secretary walked in, clutching some paperwork.
Osiris isnt here.
Im aware. He asked me to deliver the document to his study.
Okay. Evie didnt take it seriously.