Before Vincent entered the house, he saw Karen coming out, well-dressed, along with her daughters.
“Hey, Auntie, Clare, Natalie, where are you going?”
“Vincent, you are back! Would you like to join us?” Karen invited him, “You remember my friend, the one you met the other night when we had dinner in the restaurant? Her daughter and son-in-law are going to pick a wedding dress and rings, so she asked us to give some advice.”
“Me, too?” Vincent was stunned.
“Do we have any other choices? We would be a joke in their eyes if you are not there. See, you and Clare, are you a couple? Or husband and wife? They just want to show off!” Karen shook her head.
“Show off? She just thought that her son-in-law’s family is wealthier than Vincent and she wants to regain her dignity after that dinner! H
