Chapter 13

Mrs. Blake didn't hide her animosity from Becky the following morning. The younger woman felt it immediately when Colin's parents came down to join her in their expansive living room. But Mr. Blake was so happy; he was full of smiles.  

"You are most welcome." he placed a hand on Becky's shoulder when she stood up to greet the couple. He quickly glanced at his son and gave a subtle nod of approval.

"Thank you, sir," Becky said and sat. Tension crawled up her spine as Colin's mother refused to say anything still. Colin's assurance that the older woman would change her mind by the time she saw her was not working at all.

"Hope you are feeling better now, sir?" She asked Mr. Blake about his health.

"Oh yes, dear, thank you." He smiled. "We are so happy to meet you,” Mr. Blake said with delight. 

He looked at his wife sternly, before his face broke into a quick smile. Mrs. Blake's face then softened, and she said, "you are welcome Bec….. Beck