Chapter 46

“I UNDERSTAND THAT WE WITNESED THE EVENTS FROM LAST NIGHT, but I would rather stay out of it.” Daniel shrugged. “It should be a family matter between the Flocks and the Kalwens.”

“I would like to be there for Florence,” Magnolia said.

“Honestly, love, she was the one who made this whole mess,” he told her. “Henry has sworn to me that there is nothing between them.” 

Magnolia was silent. She had suspected that the whole thing was orchestrated by her friend, especially after witnessing Henry’s reaction. But she could not bring herself to reprimand Florence. She knew that she was desperate.

Of course, involving Henry like she did was wrong, but sometimes desperation blinds people. She sighed.

“Mama, Papa, look.” Geoffrey ran toward them while holding a little white puppy. 

“Oh my, who is this?” Magnolia asked as she crouched to take a closer look. Daniel did the same.

“His name is Ben, can I play with him?” Geoffrey’s ey