Chapter XI

My mother-in-law, always so composed, had finally recovered from her shock.

She completely ignored Richard, the expression on her face so complex it was unfathomable.

She showed a rare loss of composure, her voice trembling as she asked me, "Evelyn, is this true?"

Seeing her like this, tears instantly welled up in my eyes.

"It fiancé was?"

Richard scratched his head anxiously. "Who cares who he wa