“Do tell me, Aunt Catherine,” Jacqueline pleaded.
Catherine suddenly looked sorrowful, taking out a handkerchief and dabbing at the corners of her eyes dramatically. “Shane’s been trying to capture Sean lately, so Sean can’t even come home. I came here to convince Natalie to call Shane off, but she refused. Jacqueline, please help to persuade Shane,” Catherine begged.
“Oh,” Jacqueline stated, a crafty gleam appearing in her eyes. She beamed at Catherine, saying, “Got it, Aunt Catherine. Don’t worry. I’ll do my best to let Shane know.”
Natalie frowned but said nothing.
Upon hearing that, Catherine held Jacqueline’s hands tightly and exclaimed with gratitude, “That’s fantastic! Thank you, Jacqueline.”
“Please, there’s no need to thank me. I’m just doing what I can. After all, Sean took care of me last time. I’m just repaying the debt,” Jacqueline replied modestly.
“You’ve got a conscience, Jacqueline, unlike some people,” Catherine said, deliberately emphasizing the last two words. She cast a baleful glance towards Natalie as she spoke, her eyes like two daggers pointing at her.
The latter shook her head in contempt. She decided not to dignify them with a response, however and remained silent.
“All right, Jacqueline. It’s getting late, so I’ll be going home. I’ll leave Sean in your hands, then. I’ll be sure to invite you over some time,” Catherine concluded, getting to her feet.
Jacqueline likewise rose from her seat and extended her hand towards Sean’s mother. “Sure, Aunt Catherine. Let me see you on your way out.”
The two of them then headed off towards the door.
Mrs. Wilson came over after Jacqueline and Catherine had left, bearing a plate of fruits in hand. Looking after them, she tutted, saying, “This Ms. Graham doesn’t know her place. Does she think she’s the owner of this house? How dare she send Mrs. Thompson off? It’s your role here, Madam! She snatched it right away. She’s the one with no manners.”
“It’s all right, Mrs. Wilson. She can do what she likes,” Natalie said smoothly, nibbling on a slice of watermelon.
After all, Natalie was confident that she could defeat Jacqueline at any given moment.
Besides, Catherine had thoroughly irritated Natalie for the entire conversation, and she was in no mood to send her off. Let Jacqueline have the honors if she wants, Natalie thought contemptuously.
“She’s… Forget it,” Mrs. Wilson began as if she had something on her mind but shook her head gravely without continuing.
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