When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 11

“Dorothea, what happened to you?”

Dorothea let out a short laugh, cool and sharp. “The problem was, I used to be too gullible. That’s why you could mess with me so easily. But I’m done being the fool, that’s all.”

She could hear her stepfather’s voice faintly in the background.

And sure enough, a second later, Layton’s voice came through. “Dorothea, it’s me. Your mom’s just a little worked up, so I’m apologizing for her. Since your engagement with the Stevens family is set, both families will meet this Saturday to talk about the wedding. I promise, you’ll get everything you deserve.”

“Alright. See you Saturday.”

After she hung up, Layton turned to Elise, clearly annoyed. “You can’t even handle her?”

Elise was at a loss. “I honestly didn’t expect Dorothea to change this much.”

Layton’s face darkened. “She’s grown up. She’s not easy to figure out anymore, and that’s normal. Don’t make things worse for now. Once the wedding is settled, we’ll deal with the rest. And don’t mention any of this to Carola yet.”

Elise pouted. “I know.”

Dorothea carried a bag of supplements as she made her way to the nursing home.

Her grandfather had passed away three years ago. After her grandmother’s stroke, Dorothea had wanted to hire a nurse so her grandmother could stay at home. But her grandmother insisted on moving into a care facility. Dorothea had picked out a really nice place, and she visited every weekend. Out of everything, her grandmother worried most about her marriage.

Dorothea walked up to Pauline with a bright smile.

Pauline’s eyes lit up the moment she saw her. “Dorothea, you’re here.”

“Grandma, have your legs been hurting lately?”

Pauline waved her off, still smiling. “I’m fine, really.”

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