LOGINEnid said, “It’s not that. Given her age, Old. Mrs. York might find the party overwhelming. Plus, there are going to be a lot of people. I worry that the crowd and noise might be too much for her.” Sheila said with a smile, “Relax, Aunt Enid. Grandma May is very fit. She was flying back and forth across the country when she was Granddad’s age. She went traveling and picked out those girls for Alex’s cousins and brothers to pursue.“Grandma May was at the hospital a few days ago for a comprehensive examination, and I dare say that she’s healthier than most young people.“She’s not the type to go for something quiet. She loves a crowd. Alex said that Grandma May is the happiest when the house is full and bustling.”Marvin said, “Your grandfather doesn’t have to make a big fuss, though. He just wants a nice family dinner together with those who can make it back. There’s no need for a party. Just say that we are never the type to throw a big birthday. “If Old Mrs. York would like to
Alex looked at Sheila with tenderness in his eyes. “You took the time to talk to Nana and kept the kids company. They had a lovely day today. I should thank you.” Sheila replied, “I enjoyed myself as well. It has been a while since I had this much fun. You have a big family, and your home is just full of life. It’s quite special that you all manage to get together on the weekend.” Her family was different. Even on the holidays, the Joneses could not all be together since someone was always on call or scheduled for surgery. Since they were a family of doctors, their duty to save lives took precedence. Other matters had to take a back seat. “Wait until our trip next week. The children are dying to join us when they hear about our outing.” It had started with Grandma May inviting Sheila to go on a trip together, but when the day came, Alex reckoned that a whole group would tag along. Though Alex would not be able to be alone with Sheila, he was happy for Sheila to get to know
Alex did not miss his chance to take a dig at his rival in love. “Dr. Levitt was a bit out of line to say that. He’s not your family. It really wasn’t his place to give me that talk.” Meeting Sheila’s gaze, Alex uttered with a smile, “Sheila, I don’t care what Kent thinks of me. It’ll be for the best if he backs off. At least you don’t have to worry about things ending on a sour note. “Don’t feel bad for me. Things happen.” Alex had feelings for Sheila, so Kent was not wrong to see him as a threat. Sheila was not entirely oblivious to Alex’s affection, but her previous broken heart kept her guarded. Sheila continued to play dumb so long as Alex kept his feelings close to his heart. Neither of them ever made things explicit.Alex was thinking about getting advice from his cousins and brothers about planning a romantic proposal. He needed to find the right time and place to confess his feelings to Sheila. His cousins’ wives mentioned that, regardless of Sheila’s answer, his
Enid came out of the clinic as well. She said, “Come inside and talk.” She turned to Sheila and uttered, “Alex returned in one piece. See, Dr. Levitt wasn’t going to lay a finger on him.” It was a lie when Sheila claimed not to be worried about Alex. The moment Alex came back, Sheila’s anxiety bubbled on the surface. This proved that Alex made Sheila feel some type of way. However, she was terrified of getting hurt again. She could not take the first step, nor allow herself to love. Enid decided to pull Alex to the side for a talk later. She needed to get to the bottom of Alex’s intentions with Sheila. If Alex had fallen in love with her, he should get right to it and tell Sheila how he felt. That saved everyone from the guessing game. Alex wished them a lovely evening and followed them into the clinic. Marvin sat there, nodding as Alex approached. “Marvin.” “Come and have a seat.” Alex sat, and Enid asked if he wanted a drink. “I’ll just have water. Dr. Levitt bo
Alex trusted his own judgement, and he had confidence that his family felt the same way. If both he and his family took to the girl right away, she must be alright. “Sheila is the only woman for me. She will be my wife. I will love and cherish her for the rest of my life.” Alex added, “I’m not saying this to deceive you or push you to quit. I’m speaking from the heart, and I’m a man of my word. I want to make things clear with you, so you can put the matter to rest. “Stop pestering her. You’re only annoying her. I want her to be happy.” Kent and Alex locked eyes. They exchanged looks for quite some time until Kent averted his gaze. He drank his coffee and remarked, “Even if I keep pursuing her, I won’t get anywhere with her. It’s true, I was two-timing, wooing Sheila but keeping Mary around too. “I was chasing Sheila while basking in Mary’s attentive care. “I lost. I was never 100% with Sheila. “Her rejection is sound. I deserved it. “Mr. York, I hope you end up wi
The ordered coffee and juice arrived at the table. Heedless of the scalding temperature, Kent held the cup up for a sip as a distraction from his feelings. Alex did not want to say anything more. He had already made his point. His presence as a rival was not why Kent failed to woo Sheila. Even if Alex was not in the picture, Kent would not end up with Sheila. Sheila had a clear head above her shoulders. She came from a good family and was very accomplished. In other words, she was different from Mary. Mary picked Kent partly out of genuine affection, but also for his earning potential as a doctor. If Kent were not successful, he might not be on her radar. In fact, Mary’s upbringing was quite similar to Kent’s. After downing half a cup, Kent said softly, “I know where I went wrong. I had convinced myself that my defeat was that I didn’t have your looks and money.“Things started to click when my parents came here. Dad didn’t say anything bad about Sheila, but he mentioned
It was morning when Serenity finally woke up. She thought the sun had not set before looking at the time only to realize that she slept through the night when she saw her phone screen.On the other hand, Zachary was already awake. She knew he was preparing breakfast for her downstairs. Serenity was h
By then, the kids had grabbed their favorites and sat down to eat at two tables. Quinn was a foodie, and the local cuisine was right up her alley. She grabbed two plates and loaded them with food. Since there was no vacant seat with the kids, she sat at a nearby table. She put her plates down and w
Zachary’s breath was taken away when he saw Serenity sitting in bed with a bright smile. He knew that his wife was beautiful, but Serenity was not one to dress up often. Today, she wore her tailored wedding dress and the jewelry he had given her. He could not take his eyes away from her lightly pain
Dave pulled himself together and got acquainted with Julian through Quinn’s introduction. Then, he courteously welcomed Julian into the house. Quinn’s brothers, Will and Mark, had not returned home. Julian stepped into the house and put down the gifts he brought. Dave asked him to have a seat and sa







