Mrs. Jenkins smiled smugly at this scene, and then said, "No, please. You don't have to do that. Doris, what are you standing there for? Quick, help her up."

She did sound sincere, but they all knew that if the matriarch really didn't want Patricia to get on her knees, she would have stopped her before she went down.

Of course, they kept their lips sealed and acted ignorant. With a smile on her face, Patricia thanked old Mrs. Jenkins before standing up straight.

“Patricia, how can I be of help to you?" Mrs. Jenkins asked.

“I hope to address an issue with you, ma'am." Patricia sighed and added, “It's actually good news. That is if you give your consent, of course."