Chapter 156

Evelyn stopped, unable to move, and asked calmly, "Grandma, what else do you want to say?"

Everyone knew Evelyn was strong-willed. If she left then, it would not look good. They had come a long way for the wedding, and it would not be nice if people talked.

Quentin, the eldest Faust son, had to keep things under control. He smiled and said, "Mom, please calm down." Then he told Evelyn, "Don't be upset. Grandma means well. Let's forget about apologies. Everyone, please sit down. It's not often the Faust family gets together like this. No one is leaving."

When her uncle spoke up, Evelyn's frown turned into a slight smile. "Okay, I'll do as you say."

The tension at the table eased for a moment, and everyone found their seats.

More than twenty people sat around the big table. Elio, sitting by his wife, felt a rush of warmth in his heart. When it really mattered, Evelyn had his back, even if it meant clashing with her own family. It looked like she really did care about him after all