Chapter 136

I had to hold myself together to keep my expression friendly because I was horrified. I never wanted to agree to that, but politeness required it.

Tyrone thought little of it, which he proved again. "No thanks." Things got marginally better when he added, "If you'll excuse us, we still have a lot to do today."

He pulled me with him and I was happy to allow that. His pace was quick, but I was still able to keep up.

There was no more sound coming from his mother, so she accepted this rebuff and accepted it. With Tyrone, it was a very sensible idea.

We continued walking along the gravel path and after a few meters I couldn't stand it anymore so I asked, "Why was she looking at me like that?"

Chances were he knew exactly why. Maybe she generally saw me as unsuitable at Tyrone's side, or perhaps she wanted to unsettle and annoy me.

"Have you forgotten what I recommended if you want to make a good impression on the madwoman?"

I looked up at