Presley sighed.
“Jennifer has been pampered since childhood.
She’s quite headstrong.
If you truly care for her and want to be with her, I can help you persuade her.
”
After a moment of thinking, Hilliard declined.
“Thank you, madam.
This is between Jennifer and me.
If you try to persuade her, she might resent me even more.
If she isn’t ready for an engagement, I can wait until she changes her mind.
I’ve kept her waiting for a year.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.
This time, I can do the same.
”
Hearing his response, Presley and Mario breathed a sigh of relief.
“I won’t interfere, Mr.
Simmons, but I can create opportunities for you to spend time together,” Presley offered.
Hilliard met her gaze and this time epted her help.
Some hourster, Presley knocked on Jennifer’s door.
“Jennifer, it’s dinner time.
We are waiting for you.
Come down fast.
”
“Alright.
”
Jennifer wrapped up her business n on theputer, massaged her aching shoulder, and descended the stairs.
As she entered the dining room, a weird scene greeted her.
Seated at the long table was Hilliard, with Presley and Mario mysteriously absent.
The table was adorned with flickering red candles.
This was clearly an orchestrated effort by her parents for a romantic dinner between her and Hilliard.
Her parents were doing too much.
She couldn’t help but roll her eyes in exasperation.
She then turned around to leave.
But Hilliard quickly rose on his feet and gently seized her wrist.
“Jennifer, can’t you see your parents’ have good intentions? Let’s have a conversation.
”
“We don’t have anything to discuss,” Jennifer replied emotionlessly.
She made an effort to break free, but Hilliard’s grip held her firmly.
Looking at his hand on her wrist, he smiled bitterly and said, “Last time, you came to the hospital in Stastle to see me.
When you told me about your engagement, I wanted tofort you, but instead I hesitated and let you go.
I’m d I didn’t let you go this time.
”
Jennifer sighed, “Does that really make a difference?”