Semua Bab A Wife For My Brother: Bab 41 - Bab 50

“Daniel’s wife is coming along with his daughter,” Lily’s mother told Alice at the salon, lowering her voice as if sharing a secret.“Really? The young one?” Alice raised an eyebrow, setting down her cup of tea.“I’m surprised he even let her go…”“Looks like his new wife has quite a bit of influence over him.” Alice smirked.By now, everyone had heard about what Leonard had done that night and how Mrs. Crusher had been completely “enchanted” by his shameless flattery.Alice saw an opportunity. Her youngest daughter was the same age as Naomi, went to the same school, and would be at the party too. Why not chaperone? She could get a good look at the gold di

 Leonard couldn’t get her out of his head. He kept thinking about that sweet young woman who knew so much about music—the same music he loved. He envied Crusher’s luck. A woman with all those qualities was like finding a needle in a haystack. No matter what rumors were going around, that woman was no opportunist. She had her own sense of life and an appreciation for simple things. He had one of the university professors send him the videos from Deanna’s entrance auditions. He didn’t know her last name, only that she was Harry Crusher’s classmate, and he got them. He spent two hours going through them until he found her. The moment he heard her, he knew she had too much talent to spend her life behind Daniel. 

Laura was already in her seventh month, though to everyone else, it was the sixth. Every day, she felt heavier, more irritable, and Harry wasn’t making things any easier. He was still lost in his own world, the one where Deanna existed. He was attentive to Laura—when he wasn’t avoiding reality. They had even set up the baby’s room together. But those moments never lasted.She saw no way out of her situation. She kept thinking about Alice Reed and what her own life had turned into, afraid she would end up just like Leonard’s wife. She was reaching her limit.“You were right, Beverly. I go to his office to take him out for lunch, and he always has an excuse.” Laura rubbed her belly, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle deeper. “Deanna showed up, and he ran after her like a damn torpedo.”

That's where the photograph came from. They had coffee, but ended up arguing again; Harry was evasive and it annoyed Deanna that he wouldn't be direct. Finally, all she had gotten were mere excuses, incomplete phrases, and sidelong glances from Harry. That's why her face was red and he looked gloomy.Daniel and Beverly got off at their floor."I'm sorry I showed you that..." she said hesitantly."Why did you do it then?" he asked, his voice tense."I'll be straight with you: Deanna is a sweet and considerate person, but she's going to end up ruining you," Beverly stated firmly."Excuse me?" Daniel's eyes widened in disbelief."Yes, I know.

The situation for Ethan was difficult. He was being bullied at school because his father had married a young woman, gossip spread like wildfire, and Camila wasn't helping. Apparently, the storm hadn't completely dissipated.When she saw Ethan, Deanna tried to help him with his injuries, but the boy was still angry. And he made her feel sad again; her knight in shining armor was taking blows because of her. How could everything be so complicated?After dinner, she went to Ethan's room."Yes, come in," he said hesitantly."Ethan... can we talk?" she asked gently."Okay.""I'm very sorry about what happened to you today. Do you want to tell me