Chapter 80

Cedric leaned in closer when he heard his mother's remark. He said, "Well, well, well. Isn't this Ms. Middleton? Are you two out on a date?" Valda immediately realized something. "Now that's more like it. Finding a partner is all about matching social status. Look at yourself. How dare you even think about pursuing Scarlett?" She sneered, her words sharp and cutting. Leroy simply frowned, choosing not to engage. Valda scoffed at his silence. She felt like she had won the upper hand. Cedric snorted before saying, "Mom, you have no idea what Scarlett is like. She's not someone anyone can just mess with." Leroy had no intention of staying and was eager to leave. But with every step he took back, the Reids only grew bolder. "Leroy, I'm warning you. Don't do anything you'll regret. You're a doctor. You should focus on your job!" Just as Leroy was about to walk away, Cedric added, "Don't think you can reignite something with Lettie just because she's in the hospital. You're not good