Chapter 6
Virgil’s handsome proble. Though they were officially married, today was their first meeting.
they hokeslams
arms, parading their relationship before strangers, Moura wondered if Virgi felt seemed she was using him to make a statement in front of her exx current girlfriend
DIETVOUS, AMICIpanon, worned he might deny their connection.
uncomfortable or if he would play along. It almost
ced with
sing her gare. Virgil lowered his eyes to meet hers, then unexpectedly pulled her hand from his arm. Just as she was about to thdraw it, he humly grasped her hand, enveloping it in his warin, reassuring grip.
Her heart skipped a beat, and a faint blod spread across her cheeks. Her faer suddenly felt hot,
“Virgil said, has voson. ady
Cabout acknowledging Kayla, he guided Moira past let, not sparing her a glance.
Moira’s uncasë mreked.
contorted by his calm composure,
ayla tumed, never encountering a man who dared to ignore her so openly. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge his striking appearance.
He’s just her boyfriend, though, Kayla thought while gritting her teeth, “Whether they stay together is another story
Moura followed ham, feeling dizzy with nerves. She wanted to pull her
Ther hand away a feir times but didn’t dare move until they reached a private
Virgil opened the door with one hand, and Moira spotted Page Adams standing inside. Immediately, any thoughts of withdrawing her hand
Page greeted them with a warm smile. “You’re here!”
“Hello, Mrs. Adams“ Moira grested politely.”
“Hello Page replied enthusiastically, her smile widening as she noticed their interlaced hands. “Come in, Ms. Elliou. You must be hungry! Here’s the menu. Onder whatever you like.”
As they walked to the table. Virgil gently pulled out the chair for Moira. She palisell, glancing up at him. His gentlemanly gesture felt so natural, making her feel genuinely cared for
Virgil sat beside her while Page handed Moira the menu.
Moira glanced at the menu, enjoying the attention, but was shocked when she saw the exorbitant prices. A hundred dollars for a glass of juice! That’s ridiculous, she thought
After Eipping through the menu, Moira selected a few reasonably priced dishes. “Let’s get a garden salad, a vegetable beef stew, and a steamed sponge pudding for dessert”
“Im done. Would you like anything else, Mrs. Adams?” Moira politely asked as she passed the menu to Page.
Page had already skimmed through the menu before their arrival, fully aware of its high prices. However, she deliberately flipped through it again
sira that she valued her and took her seriously.
Page added a beef Wellington to the order, thinking it would be a better choice for the young couple. Virgil, do you want anything? It’s my treat
ht, sonder whatever you’d like”
Without hesitation. Virgil added a few more expensive dishes.
When the water took his order, Maira noticed the most expensive items on n the menu Virgil selected and quickly protested, “We won’t be able
Bauch everything”
ed at her calmly and closed the menu. That’s all for now,”
the waiter
ter left, the room fell silent
Moira ili awkward, unsure of w
if what to say next.
“Ms. Elliott” Page sat warmly, taking Moira’s hand. Tim going to call you Moira if that’s alright. From the first meeting, I hoped your’d become my daughter–in–law I’m so happy that it’s finally coming true!”
́s openness took. Moira aback. It was surprising, given they had only met once before.
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tecafting that first encounter. Moira and her mother found Page faint from low blood sugar on the road. Moira rushed to get her food and stayed
th her und) she recovered. Since then. Page had hoped Moira would meet her son, Virgil.
On the other hand, Moira had helped care for Austin’s mother countless times during their five–year relationship, but jaylee never seemed to warmn
up to her
Moura once thought marriage was just about two people being together.
Jaylee’s disapproval hadn’t seemed important as long as she and Austin were committed. But now, she finally saw her mother’s perspective more
clearly
Mrs. Adams. Id be happy to be your daughter–in–law 100, Moira said, touched,
“If your mother and I become in–laws, we won’t have to worry about not having anyone to talk to Page sighed, and then her tone shifted to one of concem. “I heard she’s having surgery this weekend. What happened?”
Your mother didn’t mention a word when we talked on the phone. If I had known earlier, I would have visited her Page said with a concerned
Moira obarrett Page quietly. She understood that, no matter how kind or understanding someone might seem, the news of a serious especially cancer, would inevitably prompt them to reassess the relationship or marriage.
Moira tensed, realizing she had never mentioned her mother’s illness to Virgil before their marnage.
After a pause. Moira decided not to hide the truth. “My mom has stomach cancer, she said quietly, watching Page’s reaction.
She watched Page’s face closely, dreading any signs of shock or anger. She feared accusations of deception for not disclosing everything before danne her sor
Page’s face softened with compassion “Stomach cancer: But she seemed fine the last time I saw her!”
Pit was discovered during a routine check. The doctors said she’s responding well to treatment since it’s still in the early stages, Moira explained.
Page squeezed Moira’s hand gently, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Im so sorry to hear this, dear, If there’s anything you need, lei Virgil or me know You need to take care of yourself, too
Moira was surprised by Page’s heartfelt response. Since her mother’s diagnosis, Moira had been under immense stress, but Pages genuine concem comforted her
Her compassion struck Moira. It was so different from Austin, who had never even visited her mother during her illness, claiming he was too busy His mother had even once cruelly called cancer “contagious” and convinced him to distance himself.
Looking back, she realized that Austin had indeed grown distant from her after that day.
Moira looked at Virgil wondering how he would respond to this news
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