Norris replied, "I guess I should discuss it with Madge first before..."


    "Discuss?" Joie''s voice dropped, "Discuss what? You''re the man of the house! Are you saying you can''t make a simple decision without running it by your wife?" "Mom, it''s not about being the man of the house. It''s just basic respect to at least mention it to Madge..."


    "Spineless! Go ahead and discuss. It''s best if she agrees, but it doesn''t matter if she doesn''t. Your father and I are definitelying over tomorrow!"


    With that, Joie mmed down the phone.


    Norris was speechless.


    "What''s wrong? Who was that?" Madge walked in from the backyard to see her husband scratching his head.


    "...Mom."


    "What did she say?"


    "She wants toe over for a family dinner tomorrow, kind of a housewarming..."


    "That sounds lovely," Madge said with a smile. "Let''s invite the whole n then. Jack, Jill, and their families, and don''t forget Alva and the rest."Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    ...


    The next day, bright and early, Madge headed out to the market.


    By four in the afternoon, everyone had arrived.


    Abbey walked in, looking around, her heart souring more with each nce.


    She knew Norris had moved into a mansion, a luxurious one at that, but seeing it in person was a shock beyond expectation.


    Even the most eloquent andposed guest found themselves unusually silent.


    It took a nudge from Irving Cole for Abbey to manage a forced, "Congrattions, Norris, Madge."


    Lauretta was also there, turning to Madge, "Auntie, may I take a look around?"


    "Of course."


    She wandered around the living room and then disappeared from sight.


    Maddox was too busy toe, but Raven made it.


    Not only did she show up, but she also handed Madge a generous envelope, beaming, "This mansion looks fantastic, congrattions!" Madge tried to refuse but eventually epted it.


    "Thank you, Raven."


    "We''re family, no need for formalities."


    Their parents Hickey and Joie arrived with Raven, taking the prime seats on the couch and began surveying the interior of the mansion. They exchanged nces, both seeing the astonishment in the other''s eyes.


    This mansion was... Absolutelyvish!


    It outssed their current townhouse by leagues!


    The mansion''s original decor was already impressive, but Roseanne had added her touch inside and out.


    From walls and cabs to carpets and trinkets, everything was chosen by her and Madge personally. How could it not be exquisite?


    "Norris, this ce must''ve cost a pretty penny, huh?" Hickey cleared his throat, breaking the silence.


    Norris, without a hint of bragging, replied, "These decorations and such, Madge and Anne found them online. I''m not sure about the prices, but they shouldn''t be too expensive, didn''t spend much..."


    "That can''t be right? Not spending much and you got this huge mansion?" Abbey chimed in with augh, quickly regaining herposure after the initial shock; "Dad, this house must be at least four or five million, scary, huh? Even With decades for me and trving, we couldn''t earn this."


    Alva had been silent and smile-less since arriving.


    Hearing this, she snorted, "Lucky Norris has a talented daughter, something others can only envy."


    "Exactly," Abbey quickly agreed,


    "Anne is not only beautiful but also respectful and earns well. Which other daughter can match that? Certainly not our Lauretta.