“Mom, do you really think Manny Longbottom genuinely likes me? What he likes is the power, money, and influence our family has.

“His so-called affection isn’t real. He just thinks I’m an easier target than Isabella, which is why he’s been pestering me nonstop.

“Anyway, don’t mention Manny Longbottom in my presence ever again. I don’t like him, and won’t ever give him a chance, let alone marry him.”

Tati suspected her mother’s sudden urgency stemmed from Isabella making her relationship with A