Chapter 248

"Alright, you're sharp—no wonder Margaret liked you back then. Honestly, I've figured it out after all these years. Always trying to win, what did it get me? I had a lot, sure, but I lost my son's love. You've seen how Nathan treats me. He's resented me for years. I was too hard on him when he was a kid, and he's held on to that." "But no matter how much he dislikes me, I'm still his mom. He's in his thirties now. I just want him to have someone who really cares about him and builds a home with him. That's all I ask." "I've introduced so many women to him over the years, but he's shot down every single one. I worry about him, you know? And I'm not blind—I know he's got feelings for you. I didn't approve of you before, especially your background, but I've come around now. I won't stand in your way if you're willing to marry him." Linda King's eyes were fixed on Denise, her voice tinged with an unexpected vulnerability. Denise nearly lost her balance—did she hear that right? Linda was ac