It was Eloise who figured out my situation. She calmly sent him away and discreetly passed me a little care package.
Later, she secretly complained to me about how clueless her son was.
At that moment, I thought, "How wonderful it would be if she were my mom."
Easton was raised by a single mother after his father passed away. His mom came from a wealthy family, so he was technically a second-generation rich kid.
As a scholar with high ambitions, he didn't want to rely on the family fortune and insisted on starting his own business right after college.
After his business succeeded, Eloise would discreetly push me to convince him to take over the family business.
This led to a few arguments between Easton and me after we got married.
As our relationship worsened, the topic became a taboo. Mentioning it always led to a fight.
I still remember the disdain on his face when he asked if I was hoping he'd go back, grab some cash, and mess around with other women.
I threw my dessert right in his face.
Later, for reasons I don't understand, he softened and took over the family business, claiming it was to make me a secure rich wife.
As I approached the door, I saw Eloise beckon me over.