Kent said in annoyance, “Mom, I told you. I gave myself until the end of the year to date Sheila. If things don’t work out, I’ll go by your proposal and be with Mary.”

Before Talia Levitt could say anything more, the frustration on Kent’s face shut her down.

Talia planned to have a talk with Sheila tomorrow.

Surely, Sheila had no reason not to take a shine to Kent, who was a catch in Talia’s eyes.

A contrast to Kent’s foul mood, Alex was on cloud nine. He came home, humming to a tune.

J