She didn't really want to oppose her younger daughter finding her own happiness. She just needed to consider her elder daughter's feelings. The situation had developed into something unexpected and tricky.
Emily Yorke was indeed raised by The Wilsons, and even though she was an adopted daughter, her manners and etiquette were impeccable. Even if she had complaints, she wouldn't ask questions in a doubtful tone, let alone in front of outsiders. At this moment, Madam Moreland was cornered by Emily at the bathroom door, and Emily's tone had a coaxing element to it.
"Did you not see how Mia looked at the time? She seemed so eager to fly out of the house with Ann. Could I have stopped them?"
"But still..." Emily wanted to say something, but Madam Moreland interrupted her, "Lynette made a good point. Ann has no interest in Lynette, and after all these years, Lynette still hasn't seen reality. I think it's better to set an early wedding date for her and Max to set her mind straight."
