Alyssa remained unfazed by Sophiaâs hypocritical behavior. She had divulged that information to tell Mandy that Alyssa was not only used but also a gold digger from a rural village.
Rosaline and Liana were secretly delighted.
The Taylors and the Becketts were at odds. Jonah was Winstonâs eldest son and held a prestigious status. There was no woman out of his reach.
How could he possibly want a woman the Becketts had abandoned? It was funny to even think about it.
Jasper frowned in displeasure. âThatâs personal. You have no right to discuss it.â
âJasper, it may be personal, but it concerns the Becketts and the Taylors. Iâm just trying to prevent any potential shock when people find out that your exâwife is here. Iâm doing this for everyoneâs saké!â Sophia continued to fuss.
âDoes it concern both families? Didnât Ms. White divorce Mr. Beckett? Divorce means no ties anymore. So why do you think that Ms. White is affecting your family?â Mandy asked with a sneer. âDid she sign a contract when she became a part of your family? Will she still be a part of your family even after death?
âMs. White found happiness with Jonah. Thereâs nothing shameful about it. Just because she divorced doesnât mean my family wonât accept her. Come on, itâs the 21st century. Mrs. Beckett, you should be more openâminded. Donât get all riled up for nothing.â
Landon almost cheered as he found Mandyâs words so satisfying to hear. Betty and the Gardners were shocked and speechless. They stood there in embarrassment.
Why did Mandy seem like a lioness protecting her cub?
âMrs. Taylor, you also hail from a noble family, so you must understand what I mean!â Sophia pleaded, but she received no response.
Flushing red in embarrassment and anxiety, she continued, âRight after Ms. White left Jasper, she immediately got together with Mr. Taylor. If words of it get out, people might think they had an improper relationship while she was still married. Itâs so embarrassing! Shouldnât you think on behalf of your son? After all, youâre the lady of the Taylor family.â
âEnough!â Mandy lifted a hand. It was all it took to make Sophia stop.
âThis is the private matter of our children. While I may be older than them, Iâm not Jonahâs mother. So I have no right to intervene. Mrs. Beckett, you are not Mr. Beckettâs biological mother, either Donât you think itâs unbecoming of an older family member to speak of these things in Sophia was rendered speechless.
âYes, Winston is indeed my man,â Mandy said firmly. âBut I donât want to hear you say that I am the lady of the Taylor family again.
Mandyâs stern warning frightened Sophia. And her face turned pale as a ghost. She stood there as stiff as an ice sculpture.
Alyssa chewed on her lips. She tried to swallow the lump in her throat.
There was only one lady of the Taylor familyâher mother.
Jasper pursed his lips, and her stare wavered. He didnât like Alice. Their relationship was nothing but a paper record. Besides, she had brought him many unhappy moments by provoking him on things he was sensitive about.
Strangely, when Sophia taunted Alice, he felt like his dignity was being rubbed on the ground. He was experiencing empathy for her that he couldnât begin to comprehend.
âMs. White, are you looking for Jonah? Shall I accompany you?â Mandy asked gently as her gaze returned to Alyssa.
âThank you, Mrs. Taylor. I appreciate it,â Alyssa replied with a gentle and obedient smile of a well-
behaved young lady.
âSuch a polite and beautiful child,â Mandy said loud and clear. She held Alyssaâs hand. âJonahâs made a wise choice in choosing you as his girlfriend.â