Chapter Thirteen: A ridiculous request.

“Then why are there people saying he deserves it if you are not spreading it? Do you think we do not know you are the one who spread things about Melanie?” she asked. “Is it a lie? I was married to Daniel, was I not? Besides, this is the daughter-in-law you wanted for your son; what does it have to do with me?” Elena asked. “You better come out and defend him or else!” Cecile insisted. “Or else what?” Elena asked and paused. They both knew there was nothing he could do. “If you speak out, I will consider letting you two get back together,” she said, and Elena laughed. “Who wants to marry your son? Even if you served him on a platter, I would never want him again. A mother like you might as well be a curse to him. Who cares what happens to him? Who cares if you consider him? I would never consider him again until you drop dead,” Elena said. “Hurry up and get back here and refute the rumors! You want me to die before doing it? What nonsense. You are the one who has always been obse