Before dinner, Gabriel was called into the study room upstairs by Keith Jones. The men from the collateral branch were playing chess in the room while the women chatted in the living room.
Today's main character was Serenity, so the topic of conversation always revolved around her. No matter what others asked, she would answer them readily in a dignified manner.
Without Gabriel around, Madam Eaton regained the courage to provoke Serenity but the latter always managed to either change or avoid the topic.
Madam Eaton had been feeling stifled and anxious since Gabriel put her in her place. Still dissatisfied, Madam Eaton wanted to vent her anger on Serenity and regain some face.
Sarcastically, Madam Eaton said, "Ms. Serenity, Gabriel may be a steady person, but we have also heard that he had indulged himself in the company of multiple women in the past. You have to watch him. Don't let him mess around outside after your honeymoon period."
