The Lafayettes’ status was not as high as the Stones’, but they were still considered part of the wealthy elites. The marriage between the two families was considered a good match.

Audrey had higher expectations for her eldest daughter-in-law because she believed that the eldest son would take over the family, and the eldest daughter-in-law would become the lady of the house.

If she came from a modest background, Audrey feared she might lack the vision and capability to shoulder the respons