12. Give Him A Chance

Chapter Twelve: Give Him a chance

The sun had barely risen when Chris walked through the front door of the Preston household.

It was around 6 a.m., and he was greeted by the stern, unforgiving glare of his mother-in-law, Eleanor. She was already up, waiting for him, her eyes blazing with indignation.

"Where have you been?" Eleanor's voice was sharp and condemning.

“Deciding to create a scene last night by standing against Henry, Grandma's favorite child? You've made things worse for us, spiking the old woman's temper and favor.”

“And then what? you have the nerve to stay out the whole night? Do you have any idea what you've done?"

Chris opened his mouth to explain, but before he could say a word, Eleanor launched into a full-blown scolding.

“You've jeopardized our standing in this family, and for what? To satisfy your ego? Do you know how hard we've worked to stay in Grandma's good graces?"

“You know what; I’ve had enough, you’ll have to divorce my daughter and go before