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I WANT TO SEE YOU IN YOUR WEDDING GOWN
“Mom, what happened? Is it painful?” Victoria rushed to Laura’s side, her earlier irritation replaced by concern.Brandon placed his cup on the coffee table and moved closer. “Mom, can you tell us where it hurts? Should we go to the hospital? Or should I call the doctor?”Laura pressed her hand against her chest and struggled to speak. “It's nothing, Brandon. Don't worry about me. I'm just getting old, that's all.”“Please don't say that,” Victoria pleaded, holding her mother's hand. “You were perfectly fine a moment ago. What happened all of a sudden?”David sat beside his wife, worry spreading across his face as he watched her struggle to catch her breath. “I'm calling the doctor. We shouldn't take any chances.”Laura tried to protest, but David had already taken out his phone. Within minutes, he had contacted their family doctor and explained what had happened. The doctor promised to arrive as soon as possible.Brandon stayed
WHERE DID IT COME FROM?
“Brandon, I wanted to ask you something about George's visit to Victoria's office the other day,” David brought up as he reached for his glass of water. “Did he say anything unpleasant to you, or was there a problem between you two? I hope he didn't make you uncomfortable.”Brandon, who was sitting between Laura and David at the dining table, turned toward him with a relaxed smile. “Nothing like that, Dad. He came to meet me, and we had a normal conversation. There's nothing to worry about.”David studied Brandon for a moment, making sure he was telling the truth and that his conversation with George hadn't bothered him. “Are you sure? I know George and Victoria haven't exactly been on good terms lately, and I didn't want him bringing their personal issues into your life.”“I'm sure, Dad. We talked about a few things, but nothing happened that you need to worry about.”David accepted his answer and moved on to another topic, but Brandon's thoughts briefly returned to his conversation
SAME BRAIN CELLS
“Then join the conversation instead of sitting there looking as though we've forced you to attend your own family lunch,” David answered cheerfully, wanting his daughter to be a part of the conversation as well.Brandon laughed again, and Victoria gave him an accusing glance. “You're enjoying this far too much.”“I can't help it. Your father is making some very reasonable points today.”“Of course he is. You both have the same brain cells.” Laura watched them with a smile, pleased to see how naturally Brandon had settled into their family. She had always enjoyed having him around, not simply because he was dating Victoria, but because he treated her and David with genuine consideration. He never arrived empty-handed when he could help it, always thanked her for meals, and made an effort to spend time talking with them even when his own schedule was busy.She also knew that Brandon spent most of his days working and had to manage his household responsibilities by himself. That was pr
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
“Mom, I honestly feel bad whenever I come here for lunch. You spend so much time cooking all these dishes whenever I visit, and I'm worried that I'm making you work too hard. I'm perfectly fine with something simple, so you don't have to prepare so much just for me,” Brandon remarked, looking at the food spread across the table.It had become a habit for the Ashford family to invite Brandon over for lunch or dinner at least once or twice a week. Whenever he considered declining an invitation, he worried about hurting their feelings and ended up visiting them anyway. At first, he had accepted their invitations out of politeness, but over time, it had become more than that. They genuinely treated him like a member of their family, showing him an affection he had come to appreciate.Laura glared at her daughter, who continued eating as though nothing had happened, before smiling at Brandon and settling into her chair.“Brandon, you spend the entire week working and then cook for yourself
MARRIED AGAIN?
“Yes dear,” Emma pulled a chair closer to the bed and sat down. “Your father and I have been discussing something. We think it might be time for you to consider getting married again.”For several seconds, Lyra stared at her as though she hadn't understood the words.“Married again?” she finally repeated. “Are you serious?”“Yes, darling. We think a fresh start might help you move forward. You don't have to make a decision immediately, but we would like you to meet someone when you're ready.”Lyra rose from the bed, her anger returning. “So that's what you've been discussing while I'm locked in my room? Finding another man to replace Brandon? I've lost my daughter, and got separated from my husband. Rather than understanding my pain, you're trying to bring some other man into my life thinking it'll sort out everything, is this your so-called solution?” “That's not what we're trying to do,” Emma protested. “We want you to have a life beyond this pain. We don't want you to keep on thin
NOT EVEN YOUR FUTURE?
“Lyra, darling, please open the door. You haven't eaten anything for four days, and I'm getting worried about you,” Emma Bennett pleaded, standing outside her daughter's bedroom.There was no response from inside the room.Emma glanced at her husband, Eliot, who had been standing beside her for the past several minutes. They had tried talking to Lyra, bringing her favourite food, and even threatening to call her doctor, but she refused to cooperate. She had locked herself in her room and barely spoken to either of them.“Lyra, at least have something to eat. You don't have to come downstairs if you don't want to, but please don't punish yourself like this,” Emma continued, knocking gently on the door.“I told you I'm not hungry!” Lyra shouted from inside. “Please leave me alone.”Emma closed her eyes briefly before turning to her husband. She had never seen their daughter behave like this, not even during the worst periods of her marriage to Brandon.Eliot sighed and gestured for his
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