CELESTINE’s P O V

‘‘Are you aware of the nonsense you're currently babbling about?’’ Mrs. Maxwell displayed an extreme amount of shock. She gave the impression of being someone who did not believe what her son had stated.

‘‘That’s enough!’’ Mr. Maxwell rushed over and put his hand out to his wife in an attempt to reassure her. ‘‘Even if you're against their marriage, they've already gotten their marriage certificate. And you're asking them to get a divorce right away? Won’t we become a laughing stock to the public if you’re going to insist this to happen?’’

After that, he looked up at me, and I didn't particularly like the...