Aunt Kendy felt pretty numb. Everything Lila had said seemed unnervingly ironic.

“Kendy, you have to be careful of the kind of advice you offer to a person in this kind of situation. This is a critical moment in her life, and she's dependent on you now to make a good choice,” she scolded herself.

Slowly and gradually, she took her hands from Lila's shoulders and moved to lean on the table, ensuring direct eye contact with Lila.

“But did you tell him that you're married?” She demanded softly.

“No, aunty. I had to feign having a light stomach ache, which was why he rushed me home.”

“Hmmmm,” Aunt Kendy...