Chapter 26
Chapter 26: The Taylor’s Mother and Daughter Visit the Villa
Christopher warmly invited George into the room, saying. Darcy, let’s sit over there. By the way, how in your mother’s health?”
George smiled gracefully and replied. “On behalf of my mother, thank you, teacher. She is in good health ”
“You see, your family should have ensured she had a medical assistant with her, knowing she was unwell
Christopher and Samantha were classmates who had graduated together. One chose to move went to support education, driven by his ideals, while the other pursued her dreams abroad. By the time Christopher returned home, much had changed, the once thriving community was now a shadow of its former sell, time slipping away like clouds
The gentle Samantha who once stood under a pear tree in a delicate white dress was now married to Jeff. A deep sorrow filled Christopher’s heart, he had always been secretly in love with her and had planned to propose upon his return, but he had arrived too late
Amanda exclaimed in surprise, the the young her of the Stew family?”
Emily nudged her lightly, asking. Could it be Jeremy?”
“No, Jeremy is acquainted with my cousin, and I’ve met him. This isn’t Jeremy
Amanda was the daughter of Matt Gray’s cousin. While she could call Mati her cousin, she was not closely related, so she held little influence in the Gray
“Could it be the rumored George?”
Emily and Amanda could easily name the young talents in Boston, both online and affine. They had their ears to the ground for news about affluent heirs and high–society gossip.
Emily exclaimed, “Oh! He’s so handsome! The wealthy and charming George, the mysterious heir of the Stone Group! We’re lucky to witness such a captivating figure!”
Amanda looked down on Emily’s enthusiasm, saying, “My cousin told me George has been abroad for a long time. Why has he returned? The Stone Group is a prestigious corporation that many aspire to join.”
Though the Stone Group had nos ventured into entertainment, they sponsored numerous charity events, including concerts and fims, especially in underserved areas, aiming to enrich the lives of children and broaden their horizons.
If I had to choose his best match, it would be Soraya.” Emily declared, always eager to praise Soraya. Soraya was from a prominent family, known for their wealth and status, with a lineage of doctors,
Soraya blushed at Emily’s compliment, pretending to scold, “Emily, don’t talk nonsense.
“Oh come on, Soraya, I’m not making this up. Just ask Amanda
Amanda, while not overly fond of Emily, recognized her skill in flattering Soraya, who had a strong sense of vanity. This made Saraya more inclined to
spend time with her.
A flicker of disdain crossed Amanda’s face, but she feigned agreement. “Emily is right, who among Boston’s eite could match the unparalleled George? it must be our Soraya:
“Alright, both of you enough, Soraya said, a smile of delight breaking through her demure facade.
Just then, Christopher’s assistants entered, noticing a few students eavesdropping. They circled them, ushered them inside, and closed the door, leaving the girls outside Reluctantly, Soraya, Emily, and Amanda departed
Sorays found her mother, Jane, and her brother, Luc. “Mom, Luc, I’m here!”
“Oh my, my princess Soraya, the future goddess of music Mom is your biggest fan!” Jane exclaimed, opening her arms for a warm embrace
Luc chuckled, “Soraya, congratulations on getting one step closer to your dream.”
“Thank you, Mom! Thank you, Luc! I keep working hard!
in her elegant purple evening dress, Soraya radiated nobility and grace. The chilly air made her shiver slightly, prompting Jane to wrap a white shawl around her. “Quick, get in your brother’s car
Jane and Soraya settled into the back seat of Luc’s car. The front passenger seat remained empty, as Emma, who insisted squeezed into the back with them
on being driven home,
As Luc drove them to the villa in Quincy Jane seemed displeased. Luc, let Soraya and me stay at the villain Back Bay tonight.” She wanted to see how Emma was treating her son and was determined to confront Emma, especially since she still hadn’t resolved the last incident where Emma upset Soraya. With Lindsey about to return, Jane was even less willing to let Emma monopolize her son’s attention.
Unaware of his mother’s intentions, Lue wondered if this could lead to an uncomfortable encounter with Emma
“Mom, aren’t you going back to Quincy? And you, Soraya? Where are you heading?”
Initially, Soraya planned to return to Quincy, but a gentle nudge from Jane made her reconsider. Wherever Mom goes, I’ll go,” she replied, curious about Emma’s situation. After all, hadn’t Emma just recently humiliated her? It was hard to believe someone so focused on her brother would suddenly agree to a divorce. Perhaps a stay at the Back Bay villa would shed some light on the matter.
Meanwhile, Emma was unaware of the approaching confrontation She was organizing household items she had purchased for her new place in Brookline. She intended to return to the Back Bay to collect her belongings, as the villa there no longer held any significance for her
Catherine noticed Emma’s reluctance to return to Back Bay. Emma, aren’t you going back today? L
Luc didn’t come to pick you up–can’t you take a cab?”
Men often cared about appearances. Luc had picked her up late at night; surely their small tiff should have been resolved by now. After all, this was the Taylor family, with servants and staff to assist her
“Mom, are you trying to push me out? Emma retorted. Why would she want to return to Back Bay? She was eager to pack her things and settle into her
new home.
“Your stubbornness is just like your father’s! Johnson, come and talk some sense into our daughter!”
Johnson, busy in the kitchen, occasionally took over cooking duties. Hearing Catherine’s plea for Emma to return, he called from the kitchen, “What’s there to persuade her for? If she wants to stay home, let her. I can take care of her.”
Catherine felt uncomfortable watching her husband and daughter align against her. Frustrated, she snapped, “You two keep messing around. One day, you’ll run a perfectly good marriage!”
“Mom, I just got home Isn’t it nice for me to spend time with you? Plus, I’m leaving for the West soon. Please take care of Dad while I’m gone; his blood pressure is high,” Emma explained.
Catherine was annoyed. “High, high, high–if he ate less junk, would he have these issues? it’s his stubbornness!”
“Mom, you can’t say that. Dad’s condition is largely genetic. He should eat low salt, low fat meals, manage his stress, and avoid emotional ups and downs. You need to be more accommodating. “
Emma worried that once she left for the West, her father might struggle with her mother’s temper, especially considering her mother’s volatile nature. What would happen if her father lost his temper while she was away?
It’s fine, as long as he doesn’t pick fights with me I’m not unreasonable,” Catherine conceded.
She didn’t want Emma to bear the burden of their troubles while she was away, so she nodded in agreement. Her primary concern was the relationship between Luc and Emma Aside from that, she and her husband rarely argued
Catherine wanted Emma to return home so they could cherish the me together before she hoped they would appreciate the moments they had left.
left for the West. After all, they would soon be apart, and she
