Chapter 160
Mamie didn’t even hesitate. “Take your stuff and leave. My parents don’t need it. We’re over p>
Claire’s brows drew together, her voice sharp with annoyance. “Mamie, what’s going on? How can you talk to Addison like that p>
Addison froze for a second, then forced a laugh. “Mamie, come on. Yesterday was just a little misunderstanding. Don’t get so upset. We can’t threaten to break up every time we argue p>
Mamie folded her arms, stunned he was still pretending. “Addison, I saw you cheating with my own eyes. Are you seriously calling that a misunderstanding? Was kissing your secretary in public just some mix-up too p>
Addison clung to his last hope. He had no plans to let go of the chance to be part of the Main family. “Mamie, you really got it wrong. She had something in her hair, I was just helping. We were just getting ready to meet a client, that’s all p>
“You already hit me yesterday. I could pretend that never happened. But do we really have to break up? I fired that secretary today, just to prove I’m telling the truth. Isn’t that enough?” Addison’s eyes were red as he pleaded.
Claire looked shocked at first, but Addison did sound sincere. Besides, everybody already knew about the upcoming wedding. Canceling it now would be so hard to explain to the relatives.
“Mamie, I think Addison really means it. Maybe it was just a misunderstanding p>
Mamie didn’t even look at her mother. Her voice was steady. “I’m not marrying him. I’m breaking up with him for good. My eyes work just fine. I know the difference between fixing someone’s hair and kissing them p>
She snatched the stuff Addison had brought and gave him a shove toward the door. “Get out of my house. You’re not welcome here p>
The door slammed shut.
Mamie finally felt like she could breathe.
Claire stood there, her mouth open. “Mamie, don’t you think you’re being a little rash p>
Mamie looked at her mom like she barely recognized her. “Mom, marrying him would have been what’s truly rash p>
Josh didn’t even hesitate. “Fine, if you’re not marrying him, you’re not. Mamie you know Ben’s son? He’s shown some interest in you before What if I set you two up p>
Mamie stared at her dad, completely dumbfounded. “Dad, I just broke up and you’re
already trying to introduce me to someone else p>
She took a long breath and headed to her room to pack a few things. “I’m moving
out for a while. You guys need some space p>
She didn’t look back as she left.
After she hung up with Jared, Dorothea just sat there, restless. She kept thinking about asking Latham if he remembered what happened, but every time she typed out a message, she erased it. Over and over noti she just gave up.
At five, she finally dragged herself up, only for her phone to ring. Latham’s name was on the screen.
“Are you home? If you’re free tonight, would you come to a dinner with me p>
Dorothea pressed her lips together, thinking for a moment. “What kind of dinner p>
“Nothing big. The wedding’s coming
up, so some friends want to meet
you. They think I’m faking the whole thing Don’t worry, it’s just clos friends, nothing fancy. But they won’t stop teasing me about it p>
Wade, sitting in the passenger seat, raised his eyebrows. Honestly, who would even dare tease Latham?
Something in Latham’s voice made Dorothea’s heart squeeze. He sounded almost… vulnerable. “Alright, send me the address. I’ll get ready and head out p>
Latham’s eyes lit up, a soft smile tugging at his lips. “No need. I’m already outside. Just come out when you’re ready p>