Chapter 69 Infamy Must be Prevented

(Thomas)

Mother’s eyes widened for a second. Then, she regained her composure and set her iPad aside. She removed her spectacles and raised her brows.

“And why is that?” she asked.

I was still overcome with emotion. “That woman is indecent, rude, and tacky. She is in no way fit to be my wife!” I exclaimed all in one breath. I was panting.

Mother looked quizzically at me. “And what about the child?” she asked.

“I’ll raise it!” I declared.

My heart was pounding. I was overwhelmed. But this had to be done.

Mother got up from her seat. She slowly turned her figure.

“I know,” she grimaced, “That you have feelings for Lydia, my son. But there is absolutely no way that I will allow this to happen.”

I gazed at her, stunned. “What?--”

“Our shares are dropping every day,” she said, “The board has called a meeting.”

Mother looked up at me and stepped forward.

“I understand how you feel, my child,” she murmured, “And, if I’m speaking the truth, I no longer have any particular affinity towards Sar