Mrs. Beatrice laughed first and replied, "No, Anthony. I wasn't like that. Although, you know, in my time, your father and I didn't have the opportunity to date; we just met through our parents who arranged it. It wasn't as if we were dating. We got married, and although I didn't move in quickly to live with your father, his love and care were enough for me to feel comfortable."
"Hmm," Anthony was speechless. He took the bottled water from the dining table and drank it to calm his nerves. "Dad is just lucky to have you. I am also lucky to have you as my mother."
"That's alright, son. I wish I could have gotten pregnant and given you more siblings. At least you wouldn't feel so alone."
"I am not alone, Mom. As long as I have you here with me," Anthony replied, which made Mrs. Beatrice fe
