38.My Ex-Mother-in-law Planned to Embarrass Me at Her Birthday—But I Arrived with a Secret That
The room seemed to hold its breath. All eyes were on us. My heart pounded, but I kept my smile serene and my posture composed. This was the moment I had anticipated, the crescendo of what Margaret had unknowingly orchestrated.
David faltered, his gaze fixed on Alex. It was as if time had rewound, and the past was colliding with the present. “He looks just like you did at his age,” I said, my voice calm but carrying a hint of defiance.
Margaret’s eyes darted between David, Alex, and me, trying to piece together a puzzle whose solution was standing right in front of her. Her guests, who had come to witness an evening of opulence, found themselves captivated by the unfolding drama.
“David,” I continued, “meet Alex, your son.”
The murmurs in the room grew louder, like a wave building strength before crashing onshore. David’s face went through a series of emotions: shock, disbelief, and then a dawning realization. He glanced at Margaret, whose composure had finally shattered. Her mouth opened and closed, but no words came out.
Alex stood beside me, the spitting image of his father, with an expression that was both curious and brave. He had known about this moment, and we’d talked about what to expect. His courage was infectious.
“I didn’t know,” David finally said, his voice a mix of apology and confusion. “Evelyn, why didn’t you tell me?”
I met his gaze, recalling the tumult of our past. “It wasn’t the right time, and I needed to protect Alex. But now, it’s time for him to know his roots.”
The guests were now unabashedly watching, their initial amusement at Margaret’s soirée turning into genuine interest in the real-life drama. Margaret, who had planned to showcase my supposed inadequacy, was now at the center of a narrative that had veered wildly off course.
“As you can see, Margaret,” I said, turning to her, “some things don’t always go as planned. Alex deserves to know his family, and I hope you all welcome him.”
The silence was thick, but it was not hostile. It was contemplative, as if everyone was reevaluating the evening’s purpose. Margaret, for her part, seemed to be processing the revelation. Her eyes softened as she looked at Alex, who despite everything, gave her a small, hopeful smile.
“I-I don’t know what to say,” Margaret stammered, her voice lacking its usual edge. “He’s… he’s lovely.”
78-year-old Susan Sarandon criticized for her clothing
Susan Sarandon is perhaps one of the most iconic actresses of her generation. Apart from holding her own on screen, the actress is known for never holding back in real life either.
So when people started questioning her decisions, she decided to school them.
Susan Sarandon has had an impressive career in Hollywood and is still going strong. Her role as Janet Weiss in the 1975 cult classic musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show cemented her worth as a talented actress.
After that, she went on to star in numerous movies, which earned her critical acclaim, including the much-loved Thelma & Louise. She received a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her portrayal in the film. The actress ultimately earned an Academy Award for her role in Dead Man Walking.
The actress has always been a proponent of body positivity and always likes to express herself with her fashion choices. She has quite an unapologetic personality and is vocal about the causes she supports.
It was during a red carpet event that the actress was wearing a white jacket with a black bra which raised some eyebrows. A journalist went as far as to say her outfit was “totally inappropriate.”
But instead of trying to defend herself with words, the actress decided to use a picture.
She posted an old picture of herself in her underwear, proudly displaying her figure. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, and Sarandon shut up anyone who was questioning what was ‘appropriate’ for her and what wasn’t.
The actress is not bothered about aging and focuses on what feels important to her. She said in an interview, “When your sense of time has an ending and isn’t finite, like how it feels when you’re young.” She added, “When you have an understanding that time is precious—you have a tendency not to waste energy on the small stuff and only to surround yourself with people who are vital, curious, brave, and adventurous.”
As for what she does to maintain her beauty, she simply said, “If you want to age gracefully, probably laugh a lot, and get the normal amount of exercise, and eat well and stay out of the sun would be the main things,” Sarandon stated. But the actress added, as is having an amazing makeup and hair team to help you keep looking good.
