Returning Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Jaimes-Serrano

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright©2019 Mary Jaimes-Serrano

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Spain 1822

 

 

“Do you really think I do not see what it is you are trying to do, Lizette?”

 

“What are you talking about? I am not trying to do anything.”

 

“I know you only married my son for his title and the possibility of being immortal. So you have immortality, but that does not mean I will allow you to take his money. I will find a way to dissolve this marriage. You will not win this battle child. I have been alive far too long to be outsmarted by someone as insignificant and you.” Catalina glared at Lizette, with fumes rising. She had vowed she would not be fooled by this imposter, and she had no problem letting her know.

 

“Suegra, I assure you, I am only with your son for love. If you only knew all of the facts, you would think differently. But alas, you are too close-minded to understand.” Liz heaved the grand door open and left her mother-in-law standing with her mouth agape at her words.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Present Day Mexico

 

Chapter 1

 

“Mom, calm down and let me explain.”

 

“Lizette Janaye, you need to bring your butt home and make things work between you and Bradley. You do not know how worried he has been about you.” Like always, her mother refused to listen to her side. Her words causing her the pain of reliving the scene at Carmichael’s Law Firm, that had brought her to Mexico, to begin with.

 

“Mom, Mr. Carmichael told me that, Bradley has proposed to his granddaughter. They are getting married mother. There is nothing for me to return for.” Listening to her mother rant about how she could make him change his mind and they belonged together, she butted in, “Mother, I actually called you, to invite you to my wedding here in Mexico. I have met a wonderful man named Feliciano, and we are going to be married in just over a month. I would love for you to be here.” She reveled in the silence she heard on the other end. She had waited her whole life to be able to leave her mother speechless. “So, will you come?”

 

“Oh, Lizette.” Her mother softly whimpered. “Of course, I will be there. So tell me about this man. Who is he? Where is he from? What...Continue Reading