Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 32

As Mrs. Blackwood sobbed in her chambers, Mr. Blackwood tried to console her. "It's not as bad as you think," he said. "The dinner was a bit awkward, but that's to be expected. The king was actually quite taken with Celeste."

Mrs. Blackwood sniffled and wiped her eyes. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I thought it was a disaster."

"Celeste is a smart and capable woman," Mr. Blackwood said. "She can handle this." He tried to sound confident, but he knew it was a difficult situation.

...

The next day, as Celeste and Leo sat down to dinner, the in-laws were determined to make sure nothing would ruin the meal. They had locked all the animals in the stables, and the servants had been instructed to keep a close eye on them. The in-laws sat at the table, smugly content that this time, things would go smoothly.

But as they looked over at Celeste and Leo, they saw something they hadn't anticipated. The king was actually smiling and laughing with Celeste. He was making jokes and telling stories, and