"J-jared." Mia's tone was low, her eyes revealing emotions I was certain she was feeling inside. I eye rolled inwardly. Could she not just pick a brother and stick with him? Or in the light of recent event, just stick with Jerome since she ruined her marriage because of him.

"Hello, Martha." Jared greeted his mother-in-law with politeness.

She approached him and gave him a hug. "I'm sorry." Her lips trembled.

But Jared smiled back. "You have nothing to be sorry for. Moreover, it's all in the ...