Lauren’s brows knitted slightly, her face exuding melancholy beauty that invoked protective feelings. As she observed the two beauties, Luke sensed the meeting wasn’t pleasant for a mother-in-law meeting her daughter-in-law for the first time. It might be filled with contradictions. Despite Lauren being the elder, Selena wasn’t one to submit easily.
Luke, concerned about Selena’s hot temper, defended her, “Madam, Lady Selena has a spirited temperament. If she has unintentionally offended you, please don’t take it personally.”
Lauren shook her head, her radiant eyes concealing emotions. “It’s not what you think.”
She understood her son’s discerning taste and the challenge of finding someone he genuinely liked. Lauren could accept a daughter-in-law with a difficult background, even one with a domineering reputation. However, she couldn’t accept a girl who didn’t love her son. Selena’s demeanor showed no hint of affection for Osvaldo. When mentioning him, her tone reflected gratitude, not love.
Nevaeh’s fierceness and determination were evident in both mother and daughter. Lauren recognized Selena’s pride, determination, and refusal to bow down, traits she admired but saw as a potential disaster for Osvaldo.
With sadness and helplessness, Lauren hinted at her departure. Luke was surprised, “You’re leaving? Without seeing him?”
Lauren smiled, her demeanor turning cool. “Tell him after I leave.”
Luke, taken aback, questioned if Osvaldo would help teach Selena a lesson. Lauren replied, “Luke, do you think that if I tell him that his wife has bullied his mother, he would help me teach his wife a lesson?”
Lauren, resigned, commented on her supposedly unfilial son, leaving Luke stunned. He drove Lauren to the airport, and as she left, she took one last look back at Creephia, having given Nevaeh’s relics to Selena, unsure if it would help keep the girl.
Meanwhile, Selena walked out, distancing herself from the burden of Nevaeh’s life. She had her own blood feud, and her home, loved ones, and responsibilities awaited her. Leia drove Selena back to the castle, where Selena decided to take a nap.
Unaware of the storm brewing online, with rumors resurfacing, Selena’s reputation faced renewed scrutiny. As gossip circulated about Selena’s alleged affairs, the online conversation heated up once again.
In Tonyan Town, the cast and crew of “Breaking Ground” learned about Selena’s scandal. Hattie, angered by the news, considered returning to Creephia. Estrella reassured her, expressing confidence in Lady Selena’s boyfriend’s ability to protect her. However, Hattie questioned whether Osvaldo would leave Selena after learning about the scandal, causing Estrella to ponder the uncertain future.
As the day unfolded, the intricate web of relationships and rumors continued to entangle the characters in this unfolding drama.