"Thanks, Romeo! And a million thanks, Rose!"
She was beside herself with excitement, her eyes brimming with gratitude as she looked at Rosemary.
Sure enough, whatever Rosemary said was like a royal decree to her big brother.
Her sis-in-law was seriously something else!
"Rose! You're the best!" Cathy exclaimed, unable to contain herself as she rushed forward and hugged Rosemary tightly. "From this moment on, you're my true sis-in-law, Cathy's own flesh and blood. No one else comes close! Nobody's gonna mess with you on my watch!"
"Sure are quick to claim family," Romeo remarked with a hint of sarcasm.
"Well, you're my big brother, and she's my sis-in-law. We're all part of the McMillian family. It's only right I acknowledge that, isn't it?"
Romeo was at a loss for words, not expecting Cathy to be so eager to strengthen their ties.
"Rose, I owe you a dinner!" Cathy whispered to Rosemary, then announced more formally, "Hey, let me add you on WhatsApp, okay?"
