Chapter 29 Live-in Son-in-law

• "Mom, you're still so youthful. How can you even think of calling yourself old?" Lilian sat next to Diane, gently holding her hand.
• Diane managed a smile, but her heart twinged with sadness, knowing that Piers was about to broach the delicate subject that they had planned.
• True to form, after sipping his wine, Piers turned to Timothy with a smile. "Timothy, the recent upheavals in your family pain me deeply. From now on, think of me as family, and Lilian as your sister. I've got connections in Aldovia—I'll help you secure a fine job and a suitable marriage."