Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband-Chapter 497: Already married!!

For the first time in her life, Shanna Lee stood up to her mother. Perhaps she could have picked a better time, or she could have chosen her words more carefully and not sent everyone in the living room into shock.

The words that came from her mouth had the Mayfair's gasping, those that were aware of the marriage and those that were not aware.

For those that were aware, what caught them off guard was the way Shanna blurted out the fact that she and Collin were married. They thought it was something that would come up when Collin and Shanna were alone with the adults.

At a time preferably when the rest of them were away from the house and away from the consequences of the confession.

"Dammit!" Phoebe whispered. Once again, her eyes located the nearest exit.

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Anna held her head like her neck could not support it anymore and groaned like she was in physical pain. The groans transitioned into little catlike growls and hisses which had everyone trying to distance themselves from her.

"My lovely niece in law Shanna, perhaps next time you will think and pick the right moment to light a match before throwing it into gasoline." Maureen let out a muffled chuckle.

As she laughed, she looked at her nephews and niece that knew of the marriage and wanted to disappear through the walls.

Minka wanted to launch a punch at her sister. "Really Shanna! Now, you pick now to stand up to the dragon." Minka did not realize that she had just called her mother a dragon, she was caught up in berating Shanna. "Why in God's name did you choose now to speak up? This was over and mother was finally calm about the pregnancy thing."

Her voice came sharp with irritation, she did not know whether to condemn Shanna for her stupidity or to praise her for the display of bravery, never before had she stood up to their mother.

Edward blinked at his son, his eyes were asking for a clarification and detailed explanation. "Son is this true?" He asked, his tone calmer than expected.

Nodding to confirm the suspicions, Collin stood at ease. "Yes sir, Shanna speaks the truth. We did get married about two months ago at the courthouse. It was entirely my idea, my wife had nothing to do with it. In fact, I forced her into it, blame me all you want." He replied swiftly, his words intended to protect Shanna. "I kidnapped her, put her in a wedding dress and dragged her to the courthouse. She was very clear about not wanting to marry like that, but I forced her."

"Collin!" Jennie's face went pale, she clutched on her chest like her heart was about to escape. She could not help but feel betrayed, this was her first child's marriage, yet the ceremony had happened without her! "How could you?" A tear rolled down her cheek.

If Anna Lee's growls and hisses were considered dramatic then Jennie's tears were melodramatic. Phoebe's jaw dropped open when she saw her mother crying as if it was the end of the world.

Edward was comforting Jennie and shooting Collin eyes that said, 'see what you have done.'

The Saxon spirit shook its head. "Your mother deserves a round of applause; she is very dramatic. She would have been a great theater actress." It told Phoebe.

"I have no doubt about that." she replied. She was glad that David had not chosen to share the news of their own little bundle of joy on this day.

"Or perhaps this is the best moment." The Saxon spirit suggested.

Phoebe shook her head; Jennie would faint as would her father probably. The way she was looking at Collin now, it was as if he had been caught selling company secrets.

Edward's chest made rapid movements. "You are the first child in this house which means that you are supposed to be the sensible one. If Andre had done this then perhaps it would not be very shocking...."

"Father please!" Collin interjected strongly. "Put yourself in my shoes, mother and Mrs. Lee had decided to make our wedding a competition between them.

We did not want a gold coated twenty tier cake from a famous bakery in Galondore country nor did we want a thirty-foot-high chocolate fountain or a dozen white swans marching orderly with white veils on their heads. We did not care about who sat next to whom because they were feuding over petty things that happened in that gossip group." He raised his voice which had a frustrated growl in it. "When mother told me that the wedding card designs were not completed yet because she wanted a specific type of luxury glitter, I lost it. Shanna was oppressed too by Mrs. Lee, but she kept silent, so I convinced her to let me marry her because that is all we wanted__, to be married." he finished off in a raised voice.

Jennie's tears had long ceased, Anna Lee's jaw had dropped and everyone else was surprised by Collin's outburst. Obviously, he and Shanna had been holding in so many things.

The hard stare in Edward's eyes softened, understanding his son's predicament. "I am lost for words; I cannot praise or berate you." His gaze drifted to grandma Mayfair whose chin rested at the tip of the walking cane. "Mother you are unusually quiet on this matter, say something, after all you are the head of this family." He sank into a sofa chair.

"I am with the children on this." Her words were truly surprising because she was expected to be condemning this. "The mothers made this wedding impossible, and they are to blame. The deed is done there is nothing we can change. Everyone should shut up about it until they get married this weekend."

Her eyes moved between Anna and Jennie. "You two, I am sure that if you put your minds to it, you can make sure that the wedding is as beautiful as it should be without the stupid exaggerated nonsense you kept adding to the list before.

Now cut out all these fake crocodile tears and stupid hissing and get to work. I doubt Edward and Shanna's father can put this wedding together on their own besides Anna knows everything to do with weddings, so she is in charge, the rest of you follow her lead. Especially you Jennie am I understood?"

"Yes." Came a collective response.

Jennie twisted her lips, even now she was unwilling to surrender.

"Your son put a child in my daughter." Anna Lee snarled.

Jennie recalled that Shanna was pregnant, it was a win for her. "It's fine, you can take charge," she replied with her eyes glued to Shanna's stomach greedily as if she wished to pull out a fully grown baby immediately.

"We do not want any word out there about any of this not about the pregnancy or marriage, keep your mouths shut." Grandma Mayfair cautioned.