Chapter 232
Garth had hoped he could help his dad get closer to Mamie, but honestly, nothing seemed to change.
When Mamie came downstairs, she was surprised to see Dorothea had already come back.
“Mamie?” Dorothea raised her eyebrows, clearly not expecting to run into her.
“Dorothea.” Mamie almost tripped over her own tongue, totally unsure how to explain what she was doing there.
Before the silence got too awkward, Scott stepped up behind her and gently rested his hand on her shoulder. “Let me introduce you. This is Mamie, my girlfriend p>
He glanced at the others. “And you probably know these two already p>
Latham let out a low whistle. “Wow, Scott. That was quick p>
Scott glanced at Latham’s hand, which was wrapped tightly around Dorothea’s, and gave a little smirk. “Says the guy making moves himself p>
The brothers were clearly communicating something only they understood, leaving Dorothea as the only one who looked completely stunned.
She stood there, mouth half-open, before catching herself and forcing a friendly smile. “Mamie, want me to show you around p>
Mamie smiled, relieved for the distraction. “Yeah, that’d be nice p>
Dorothea led her out to the little garden, the air outside feeling lighter. “You’re doing this on your own, right p>
Mamie paused, then hurried to explain. “We’re not actually together. I mean, we’re pretending, but I agreed to it. I just… hope you won’t mention it to anyone else p>
Dorothea looked at her, a little surprised by how open she was. “Don’t worry, I won’t say anything p>
“I just didn’t want you to think I was causing trouble. I know you introduced me to Scott in the first place p>
Mamie’s voice trailed off, and Dorothea nodded. “You’re fine. Families can be relentless. I’ve been there myself p>
Mamie let out a breath. “Mine have been pushing hard lately. I just broke up with my ex, and now they’re on my case more than ever p>
Dorothea gave a sympathetic smile. “I get it. But I didn’t think your parents would be the type to pressure you p>
“Me neither. They used to treat me like their little princess, but ever since I came back home, it’s like they’re different people. I honestly don’t know what happened p>
Dorothea squeezed her shoulder.
“Try not to stress. Ladd’s easy to get along with. Ignore Latham if he gets too much, he’s harmless. Garth
really likes you too. So you don’t have to worry.” “
Mamie actually felt herself relax, some of the tension slipping away. “Thanks, Dorothea p>
After a short pause, Mamie looked over, curious. “Have you ever met Scott’s ex- wife p>
The question caught Dorothea off guard. She shook her head. “No, I haven’t. Actually, I remember my husband saying Scott never got married p>
Mamie frowned, caught off guard. Scott had never been married?
Albert made his way back to Cabinda, only to find Carola waiting for him at his doorstep.
“Albert, the trial’s coming up soon. Are you really just going to let me go to prison?” Albert barely looked at her, pulling her hands away from his arm. “I’m sorry. There’s nothing I can do p>
“Albert, please. If you just talked to Patrick for me, I’d still have a chance p>
He shook his head. “Carola, I wish I could help you, but I don’t have that kind of power. You made a mistake, and now you have to face the consequences p>
The message was clear. He wasn’t going to lift a finger to help her.
“You’re heartless. Just because you realized you were wrong about me, you’re punishing me like this? Albert, you’re the one who made the
I be mistake. I never pretended to Dorothea
He looked at her, his face cold. “You made your own choices. Dorothea’s married to Latham now. Why are you still hung up on this p>
“Enough!” Albert cut her off, his voice sharp.
“The wedding hasn’t even happened yet. Don’t come back. Don’t contact me again p>
Carola stood there, feeling cold all over.
What did he mean, the wedding hasn’t happened yet? Was he planning to stop it?
All at once her eyes narrowed, lips
l.ne
curling into a slow, icy smile. If Dorothea was getting a wedding, Carola would make sure, she got a gift she’d never forget.