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Stanley paused for a moment feeling a flicker of guilt He hadn t come to be a victim of a public display of affection
Horace had reunited with his wife Meanwhile Stanley had been separated from Wendy for three years and hadn t managed together into bed
I came to talk to you about something important Stanley said histone serious
What is it Brittany asked
Just then Jessica appeared She had been inside her room but when she heard Stanley s voice she rushed out immediately
“Stanley, youcameattheperfecttime!Nowthatmymom’sback,let’stalkaboutourwedding.Whenareyougoingtomarryme?”Jessicasmiledbrightly,loopingherarmthroughStanley’s.
Brittany looked at Stanley thoughtfully You and Jessica were engaged since you were young You re not getting any younger and it s time to settled own Tomorrow your mother and I will pick a date for you two to get married
Horace watched Stanley quietly saying nothing
Stanley scold gaze landed on Jessica s face Let go
The words caught Jessica off guard
Stanley pulled his arm free and warned sharply Don t touch me again
Jessica was speechless
Brittany unaware of the tangled feelings between the younger generation looked at Stanley in confusion Why are you treating Jessica like this
I m here to officially call off the engagement Stanley said firmly
Call off the engagement
Brittany’seyeswidened.”Youwanttobreakoffyourengagement withJessica?”
Jessica s face drained of color She had known this day would come and it had arrived sooner than she expected
Stanley was formally ending their engagement
She began top lead This engagement between our families has been around since we were kids Everyone in the Capital knows about this marriage alliance You should cut it out and just go through with the wedding
Are you deaf I m not marrying you I m breaking off the engagement
Horace s expression instantly hardened After all Jessica was his daughter
You d better think carefully Stanley This is a serious matter Are you really calling off the engagement with my daughter
Stanley nodded resolutely Yes Iam I m sure of it
“No!” Jessicashookherheaddesperately.”Idon’twanttocallitoff!Mom,Dad,pleasehelpme!IwanttomarryStanley!”
She clung to Brittany tears streaming down her face
Mom everyone in the Capital knows I m supposed to marry him the calls off the engagement how can Igo on with my life I might as well just die
Jessica suddenly turned and slammed her forehead against the wall
Brittany s eyes snapped wide open and she grabbed Jessica s arm firmly What are you doing Don t be stupid
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Please you have to help me Jessica sobbed
Brittany was stunned I
Horace looked at Stanley with cold intensity Jessica sour only daughter Look what you ve turned her into Do you really want to call it off
However Stanley met Horace s gaze without flinching
Marriage should be based on mutual consent I don t love Ms Larson so naturally I won t marry her
Jessica broke down completely crying Dad you need to do something Stanley s dead set against me
Horace s eyes darkened as he addressed Stanley If you truly call off this engagement today you won t have another chance to change your mind And Is wear I will never let you marry my daughter
Stanley s voice was firm and unwavering
Don t worry Mr Larson There will never be a daywhen I want to marry your daughter
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