Family Gathering

Beatrice

In a way, Andrew and I ended up finding a balance, although it was a somewhat winding path to get there. He avoided touching on the delicate subject of his parents, and I decided to accept his approach.

After much reflection, I realized I couldn't hold onto my anger toward Andrew forever for something he didn't do. He insisted on his disagreement with his parents' views, and that gave me some comfort. I decided to give our relationship another chance. However, if I had been cautious before due to my past experiences, now I was even more hesitant.

A few days later, the day of Sebastian and Elizabeth's wedding arrived, and we went together to Kent, specifically to Higham, where the Maddock family's rural estate was located. That's where everyone gathered for the festivities.

The trip to Higham was quick, and in less than an hour, we parked at Elizabeth's parents' vast and well-kept estate, already filled with cars belonging to other guests.

The butler awaited us and led us to t