Chapter 72

~ Megan

My mother-in-law was here uninvited, and her presence cast a sudden shadow over the joyful atmosphere that was buzzing a few seconds ago. The tension in the room escalated, and everyone exchanged uncomfortable glances.

“What are you doing here, Mom?” Charles asked, clearly displeased by her unexpected appearance. “This is a private dinner, and before you begin hurling accusations, I want you to know that it was my decision not to invite you.”

I looked at him, surprised by his lie. He had no idea that I had all this planned, so there was no way he had access to the guest list. He was just defending me as always. My heart thumped in my chest as Charles had again stirred something in me.

Mrs. Bianca was a woman known for her sharp tongue, and it was no longer a secret that she didn’t approve of my marriage with Charles and many aspects of his life in general.

As usual, she was dressed as if she were attending an award show. Her expression was elegant but cold and seemed to be jud