Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 111

Elliott took a deep breath before responding. "It's Lucille," he said, his voice low. "She's been waiting for her lessons with you, but you keep cancelling. She was so excited, and now she's disappointed.

Mona set down the dish and leaned against the desk, looking at Elliott with a pained expression. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I've been trying to keep up with everything, but it's been so overwhelming. I feel like I'm drowning in paperwork, and I just can't seem to catch up." She ran a hand through her hair, her frustration evident on her face. "I know I'm letting people down, and I hate that. But I'm trying my best."

Mona's heart sank as Elliott spoke. She hadn't realized how much her cancelations were affecting Lucille, and she felt a wave of guilt wash over her. "Oh, I didn't realize," she said, her voice trembling. "I've just been so busy with everything, and I didn't mean to let her down. I want to help her, really I do. I just haven't been able to find t