25. Fragile Fortress

"You!" Tom's anger flared but was held in by Margareth, she put her hand onto Tom's lap.

"Good evening, everyone. Goodbye," I said, still with a wide grin.

Mrs. Yolke followed us to the front, her discomfort and unease palpable.

"I apologize, Mrs. Anderson. I still hope our relationship remains untarnished due to our insensitivity tonight. I had imagined introducing you to my golf club friends. But for the sake of all of us, it seems I should wait until things calm down, right?" Mrs. Yolke coaxed while tightly gripping Anne's hand.

"Of course, Mrs. Yolke. I'm not a vengeful person if I know that someone didn't mean harm," Anne replied diplomatically. She didn't show weakness in her position, nor did she want her interlocutor to feel low.

"You're very kind. Thank you for coming tonight. Goodbye, and I hope you have a safe journey."

"Thank you, Mrs. Yolke. Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

***

Once inside the car, Anne patted me and interrogated, "What was that all about?"

"Which part? There wer
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