âGood heavens, what happened to you?â Aline exclaimed as she noticed the red mark on Madelineâs cheek. âDid someone hit you? And you didnât even bother to treat the wound?â
Aline had a soft heart, especially when it came to injuries. Without hesitation, she reached out to examine Madelineâs face more closely.
Madeline didnât know that Aline was Nolanâs mother, and she dodged with irritation. âDonât touch me.â
She said.
Nolan quickly intervened. âMom, this isnât your concern right now. Please, go back home.â
As soon as Madeline realized who Aline was, her eyes lit up and her demeanor instantly changed. âOh, so youâre Nolanâs mother! Well, itâs a good thing youâre here because I actually wanted to discuss some matters with Nolan today.â
Aline was curious. âWhat could a young thing like you possibly have to discuss with my Nolan?â And she called him so familiarly â Aline didnât know her son had a young girl so close to him.
In fact, Nolan himself didnât quite grasp how Madeline could be so chummy with him. She calling him by his first name made him quite uncomfortable.
Madelineâs smile only brightened at Alineâs suspicion. She stepped forward and looped her arm through Alineâs. âI suppose you might not know me well, given that Nolan and my sister arenât actually that close. I came here hoping to bridge that gap and introduce my sister to you properly. I also want to express my opinion that Nolan and she simply arenât a good match.
Marriage is a serious commitment, and if two people donât get along on a fundame level, I fear a happy ending is unlikely.â
As soon as she finished speaking, Nolan let out a derisive snort. âI suspect you Regina even less than I do. And what makes you think Iâm not aware of your family history? Thereâs no need to discuss this with my mother here. If thereâs nothing els like you to leave my office now.
And in the future, please refrain from barging into the Harris Group and causing a sc the lobby itâs quite disruptive to the staff.â
Madelineâs face contorted with displeasure as she quickly let go of Aline and approac Nolan with an air of desperation. âNolan, listen Whatever you think you know about family, isnât it all from Reginaâs perspective? She only paints herself in a good light. You have no idea what kind of person she is manipulative, deceitful, and a master at playing the victim. How else could she have blackmailed you with that video?
Just by that alone, you should see who she truly is. You wonât be happy with her, Nolan. canât just stand by and watch you walk into a marital trap! Please, reconsider marrying her, for the sake of your future happiness.â
In the background, Alineâs frown deepened. She clearly didnât approve of Madelineâs behavior. She said, âRegardless, Regina is your sister. Itâs not right to speak ill of her and your future brother-in-law behind their backs. If I were you, Iâd leave this office right now and be as if none of this ever happened.â
Nolan looked at his mother in surprise. It was the first time he heard his mom speak with such sternness to someone else. It seemed she really disapproved of Madelineâs tactics.