With Rachel Chandler having laid it all out, what came next was predictable.
But Melanie Yates was so shocked her voice cracked. "What? She has a fiancé?"
Mr. and Mrs. Yates turned to Zane Lynch in surprise. Zane hadn't expected to be dragged into the fire himself after all that.
"Ahem. My late second aunt did indeed have a verbal agreement with Mrs. Sherwood. But my cousin is still young, so whether this agreement is binding will ultimately depend on her own wishes. Until a decision is made, we felt it was best not to publicize it, and the Sherwood family felt the same."
Zane Lynch deliberately avoided saying Cassandra Lynch's name, trying to leave some wiggle room for the situation.
Unfortunately, no one present appreciated his subtle efforts.
Rachel Chandler sneered, living up to her reputation for having a venomous tongue as she continued her tirade.
