Chapter 135: You Will Get There

Emily needed an ally in the negotiations with Sylvia. If the wedding was going to be in any way less insane than what Sylvia envisioned, someone had to convince her, and Emily didn't want to be that someone. It was too dangerous.

Her relationship with her mother-in-law was usually pretty good, but it was like a house built on volcanic soil, always under threat of complete destruction.

Luckily, Emily's parents were coming for a visit. They could give her some advice, maybe even talk to Sylvia to sort out the wedding arrangements.

The house was filled with their voices and laughter as soon as her parents got in. They praised the house and the décor, and even the dogs, who got lots of affectionate pats. Emily was so proud to show them the place.

"Is it true that epic weightlifting contests take place here?" her father asked.

"Yes, and I won the last one," Byron said, his lips curving into a satisfied smile.

"He's very strong, but not much in the brains department, I'm afraid," Emil