Yes!
Alice Turner really wanted to say a firm and definite yes into the phone, but in the end she still swallowed that impulse. If she dared say that, with Isla Lane's temper she would definitely blow up at her.
That former mother‑in‑law of hers, once she blows up, there's nothing she wouldn't do. If something unpleasant really happened, her husband would end up in a tough spot.
On one side is his good buddy's mom, on the other side is his wife. Of course she knows what place she holds in her husband's heart, but…
She decided to just endure it and not fuss too much with a housewife.
"No, Auntie, I really do have a lot of things I need to take care of." Alice suppressed the urge to lose her temper and spoke as nicely as she could.
Hearing that, Isla felt a lot better; her tone and attitude both warmed up. "I knew it, how could Alice possibly find me annoying."
