Riding My Father-in-Law
the old woman asked.
“A little. But I overheard you mention Matthew? What about him?” she asked casually.
Aling Maria smiled and set her cup down.
"Oh, yes, my dear. We remembered your husband’s birthday is this Friday, but it falls on the thirteenth. Bad day, right? Plus, your husband hasn't mentioned anything. What are your plans, Ma’am?”
Adeline’s eyes widened. She quickly counted the remaining days in her head. Friday, which was the day her arrangement with Matthew would end. Besides, Matthew hadn't even mentioned that his birthday was coming up. How old was he anyway?