Nobody expected Ramona, with her seemingly kind and gentle eyes, to cat Bryant with such a sharp retort. It took all I had to suppress my laughter. But then again, I seemed to be the only one who could find humor in the situation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe air was thick with awkwardness. What made things awkward wasn't Ramona's statement. It was that I, his ex-wife, happened to be right there. I lowered my head, pretending to be engrossed in the view outside the window, trying to make myself inconspicuous.
The snow outside, not yet melted, was blinding.
I felt a gaze fixed onand then heard Bryant's calm voice, “Yes, freshly divorced." Ramona glanced at Dorothy, her tone cooling, “I heard you played a part in this?" "Grandma..." Dorothy frowned, shootinga veiled glare before gracefully sitting beside Ramona, gently shaking her arm. "Who's been filling your head with nonsense? Bryant's marriage was over long before. It's just that...” "I'll ask you just one thing." Ramona eyed Dorothy coldly, "The day you announced your engagement, was their divorce final?" Of course, it wasn't. Dorothy knew that better than anyone.
She was secretly grinding her teeth, but her face was playing it cool, all innocent-like. "They hadn't finalized their divorce then, true, but if Bryant was willing to divorce for me, doesn't it mean he lovesmore than..." "Enough!" Ramona's voice thundered, a flush of anger crossing her face, "Who raised you to be so shameless? If you dare repeat that outside, you're no longer a Myers!" Dorothy was stunned. Then, her gaze landed onangrily. "Jane, did you say something to Grandma? Making her think even her granddaughter..." Ramona frowned. "What does this have to do with Jane? Don't direct your misplaced anger at my esteemed guest." It dawned on her that I hadn't said anything to Ramona.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRamona eyed Dorothy, her anger surging. "You've been spoiled rotten by your mother, haven't you? What stopped you from continuing? Speak!"
"I..." Dorothy swallowed her words, om muttering, "Anyway, you always take Gregory's side over mine!"
m Bryant's eyelashes fluttered, hiding whatever emotion he felt before looking
up and speaking slowly, "Ramona, don't be mad at Dorothy ! hadn't acted appropriately."