Chapter 8

"Mom!" Arthur interrupted Avril loudly. "Susan's my fiancée. You can't insult her like that!" He began massaging his temples in frustration. "I was the one who made a mistake. Susan's just throwing a tantrum. I'll convince her to come back." Upon hearing Arthur, Jenny could no longer hold herself back. She covered her mouth and began to sob. As for Fred, he set his cup down loudly. "A tantrum? She ruined both our families! You even lost your job. You're still taking her side?" Arthur suddenly got to his feet. His eyes had turned red. "Dad, I don't care about all that. But I can't live without Susan…" His voice became choked up, and he fell back onto the couch. Everyone watched in shock as Arthur, a man who had always been calm and composed, lowered his head and covered his face. His shoulders started trembling, and he began to sob quietly. Fred and Avril slumped back onto the couch. They exchanged glances without a word and shook their heads. Jenny asked in between sobs, "Art