Grandma had always spoiled her.
So why did it feel like she was being warned today?
Did she do something wrong?
She set the vase down on the bedside table. Turning back, she saw Grandma lying there, eyes closed, looking peaceful. Quietly, she pulled the quilt up around her and tiptoed out, gently closing the door behind her.
The second the door clicked shut, Grandma’s eyes snapped open.
Wendy’s eyes looked distant, almost wary.
Out in the living room, Tina finished off the rest of her coffee.
Kelly showed up late, as usual.
The moment Kelly walked in, Tina quickly put down her cup. “Is Grandma feeling okay?”
“She’s fine,” Kelly replied, smoothing her dress as she sat down.
“You’re amazing, honestly. All these years, taking care of Grandma like that.”
Kelly smiled, just a hint of amusement. “It’s really nothing. Grandma’s always been healthy. Mostly, I just keep her company.”
“There are maids and staff for the real care. They don’t really need me for that.”
After a few more pleasantries, Tina finally cut to the chase. “I went to see Patricia this morning. She swears up and down that she and Theo aren’t divorced.”
Right at that moment, the housekeeper came in with fresh coffee. Kelly’s hand froze halfway to her
cup.
Even the housekeeper looked up, eyes wide–so they really did get divorced?
Everyone had been gossiping that it was only a matter of time. Turns out, it actually happened.
The housekeeper lingered for a second, clearly eavesdropping, but hurried off with the tray before she could get caught. Kelly picked up her coffee, took a sip, and forced herself to stay calm. “She’s just trying to get a reaction out of you.”
“How can you be so sure you’ve got the facts straight?”
“My sources are solid,” Kelly replied, careful not to drag Theo into this. If people found out Theo himself told her, the media would have a field day.
“The Martin family has been around forever. You really think they don’t have connections at the records office? If they wanted to know, all it takes is a phone call.”
Kelly’s casual words left Tina speechless for a moment.
Theo rushed in, barely catching his breath, just as Tina was heading out.
Chapter 46
Kelly was still sipping her coffee.
“Did you go blabbing to the Martins about something you shouldn’t have?” he demanded.
“What could I have possibly said?” Kelly shot back, meeting his glare with a sudden chill in her eyes “Did Patricia rat me out? You two are supposedly divorced, but she’s still running to you with complaints? Are you sure you’re even divorced?”
“Why are you so obsessed with knowing if we’re divorced? So you can go spread it around?” “As your mother, I have a right to know if my son is divorced or not.” Kelly stood up abruptly. She’d been so sure she was right, but seeing Theo this angry made her doubt herself for a split second.
“So, did you and Patricia actually get divorced or not?”
“Divorced or not, it’s not your job to go advertising it to everyone. Stop playing games with people, Kelly. How do you know the Martins aren’t actually working against us?”
Theo was clearly at the end of his rope. He felt like if he left Kelly here any longer, she’d end up ruining everything. “Dad’s brought it up a bunch of times–he wants you to go overseas and keep him company. I’ll book you a ticket. Just go stay with him for a while.”
“Theo?” Kelly stared at him, completely stunned. “You’re really trying to send me away? Have you forgotten I’m your mother, not your employee?”
“Are you out of
out of your mind?”
“I’m only looking out for you. Aren’t you worried your dad might get lonely over there and find himself a new girlfriend? What if he ends up giving me a little brother?“
