'Why do I suddenly feel like I'm in danger.' Avery thought as Esmeralda closed in on him.
Her ever glanced seemed to be scrutinizing him, and from the frown she was wearing, it was apparent that she was not impressed.
"I'd like to make one thing clear. Jasmine didn't run away from home to be with me. She left to follow her dreams, and we just happened to end up together later." Avery said defensively.
"Oh, I'm not so sure about that. Regina told me that she recently returned home but then left again with you after you proposed. How else am I supposed to take this situation other than you stealing Jasmine away."
It was at this point that Avery realized that he was not going to be changing this woman's mind.
She had a certain view of him, and it was set in stone.
'Why is she acting more like a scrutinizing mother than Regina? Even if it had initially been a move to get Jasmine to stay, she accepted our relationship without batting an eye.'
