Chapter 82

“Mother, couldn’t you be nicer to Blake? He does all he can for us, and you still need to scold him and keep reminding him of another man you favor.” Said Tabitha placing her fork down when Blake left the room.

“Nicer? If it wasn’t for him, would we be here? I would still be at the estate, and Claire would be treated as their princess in the Anderson family. All would be fine if it weren’t for his and father’s insistence on this marriage and this present nonsense a gift, humph.”

“All he’s saying is that we should not worry about the past and future but focus on the present. I kind of like it.” Claire puts her fork down to the astonished-looking women left at the table. “What, can’t I like something even if Blake said it?”

“Sister, is this your way of giving him a chance like you said last night?” Asked Tabitha, collecting the plates to bring to Blake in the kitchen.

“What chance? What are you two talking about?” Julie asked with suspicion on her face.

“I told Tabitha if Blake can brin