Everyone was confused.
At the door, Margaret welcomed a middle-aged woman inside.
Ruth Blackwood walked into the house.
She immediately spotted Charlie sitting at the dining table. That man was just too eye-catching—impossible to ignore.
Her smile faltered slightly.
Candice already has a boyfriend?
And such a stunning man, no less…
Is my son going to be heartbroken again?
“Ruth, I’m so sorry—some guests dropped by today and I forgot to tell you,” Margaret said awkwardly, pulling her to the sofa.
They had been on the phone frequently these past few days.
Ruth was a former colleague and fellow teacher of Margaret’s. They lived in the same neighborhood and their families had frequent contact.
Her son was outstanding—now a doctor.
After hearing on the phone that her son was asking
