NovelEnglishAs Lindsey aimed her fist toward Domenic, he intercepted, clasping her hand in his.
With Lindsey fine, he felt a wave of relief wash over him.
As the tranquility settled between them, Kendra abruptly dashed toward Lindsey, visibly concerned.
Squatting down, she inquired, "Linds, are you alright? The dinner is imminent.
It's unwise to attend in your current state.
Return to change, perhaps even visit a doctor.
You can't catch a cold.
" Kendra's sudden concern triggered a realization in Lindsey.
It dawned on her that this orchestrated scenawas a deceitful ploy concocted to oust her from the scene.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr.
Walsh, did you catch that? Someone's shedding crocodile tears," Lindsey disregarded Kendra, arching her brows at Domenic.
Domenic chuckled, assisting Lindsey to her feet, enveloping her in his embrace.
Kendra shot a covert glare at Lindsey but then realized something and turned to Domenic.
Was this man's surnWalsh? "Absolutely.
You must change your clothes lest you catch a cold.
's BunnyBookery "The city's quite a stretch away.
Doubt they'll make it in time.
Kendra was elated by the guests' statements.
At that moment, Benny approached, casting a frown upon seeing Lindsey.
"You can't present yourself to Old Mrs.
Perry in such disarray! Swiftly change your clothes, avoid any discourtesy!" Benny feared Lindsey could bring embarrassment on him before the Perry family if she appeared unkempt.
Ignoring Benny, Lindsey fixed her gaze on Kendra, sneering, "Kendra, you deliberately pushedinto the pool just now.
If you wished to oust me, there were better ways.
Kendra had made a stealthy move just now.
Kendra swiftly adopted a forlorn expression, tugging at Benny's sleeve.
"Benny, Lindsey always lamented her inability to pursue violin lessons due to financial constraints.
Today, by chance, she met Monica Hughes, hoping for guidance but was too embarrassed.
I merely attempted to assist, leading to an inadvertent pool mishap.
I tried to aid her, yet she turned on me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI shouldn't have bothered in the first place!" Since Benny had rebuked Kendra previously, she had been ignored for days, nursing a grudge against Lindsey.
Benny gave Kendra a quick glance.
Shelia got to meet Jacob's parents today.
For sreason, the two of them thought the sthing about one thing at the stime, regardless of what Kendra had said.
Their intention was to remove Lindsey from the picture and prevent her from interfering with Shelia's marriage. This had to do with the Stewart family's future growth.
Casting a glance at Kendra, Benny's countenance turned icy.
"Linds, I've mentioned before, it's not m that I opposed your violin pursuits, but the expenses were prohibitive. Our company was in its infancy, and choices were limited.
Your regrets are known to us all.
While Kendra might have acted hastily today, it's for your benefit.
Don't behave childishly.
You've seen what's necessary.
I'll arrange a cab to escort you back.
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