Chapter 83: The Irony Was Thick!

Eliana was massaging her temples, clearly not in the mood for company. "If you've got to bicker, take it outside. This is my home, not a debate hall." She had finally clocked out from work, and these folks were treating her place like a bustling street corner. Colin looked like he had swallowed a lemon, trying to coax Chloe to leave. "Let's talk this through when we're both calm." Chloe wasn't about to back down without a fight. "I'm not asking for the moon here. Just a bit of security, Lena. If you're cool with no wedding home and a penniless guy for life, good for you. But don't begrudge me my piece of the pie, okay? I just want a cozy nest for us, that's all." Eliana was rolling her eyes internally. Right, because she was the only one who deserved the good life, and everyone else was just there to serve her. The irony was thick! Then Chloe's mother chimed in with a sly tone, "Eliana, honey, you don't have to be so rigid. They're getting hitched soon anyway. Why not buy them a