To prevent Mother from knowing, it was the sister who met with trouble that night.
A lie, in turn, requires countless lies to sustain.
"I can sense her attitude toward you... it doesn't quite seem like that of a lifesaver," Julia Yates remarking sharply as she observed her son, "The way she looks at you, very indifferent."
"What should the expression toward a lifesaver look like?"
"At least one of excitement and gratitude."
"She was working."
Julia could only chuckle and reflect, "This girl seemed nice, both her appearance and personality comfortable, how did she get cheated on?"
"Perhaps that Jeans boy is blind."
"I heard she was really fond of that Jeans lad, but then to be betrayed like that at the engagement party, she must be devastated, surely crying in private a lot, such a pitiful child."
Tim Payne smirked bitterly.
In private, she probably couldn't hide her glee.
"What is that look on your face!" Seeing her son's expression, Julia had a hint of disdain.
