ROBERT'S POV
In an attempt to shift the conversation's focus, my mother decided to address another topic. "So, Timothy, how are the preparations for the wedding with Charlotte going?"
Timothy smiled enthusiastically, relieved to be stepping out of the minefield of the previous discussion. "Everything is going very well, Mom. Charlotte is taking care of all the details, and the date is approaching quickly."
My mother, always eager to maintain appearances, seemed satisfied with the news of my younger brother's impending wedding. She was a woman who valued tradition and alliances between elite families. "That's wonderful, Timothy. Charlotte is a very suitable young lady, and I'm sure she'll be a great addition to our family."
I knew my mother was trying to involve me in the conversation i
