Regina startled at the sudden reprimand. She wanted to apologize but didn’t know what to say, so she just lowered her head and let Mabel continue.
After Mabel swallowed her food, she said to Regina, “When did I ask for your thanks?”
Regina involuntarily lowered her head at Mabel’s words. Years ago, she and Mabel had a huge fight over Colt. Now, she was paying for her impulsiveness, yet Mabel was still worried about her.
“I...” Regina was momentarily at a loss for words.
Mabel, of course, saw her predicament. Besides, she hadn’t asked Regina to meet to discuss this.
“How are the divorce proceedings with Colt going?” Mabel remembered that Regina hadn’t fully escaped Colt’s clutches. This was the priority.
Regina recalled last night’s phone call and sighed, shaking her head at Mabel. “I
