Chapter 239
“Louise. I was young once like you. We’re both women. I understand how you feel. But Brian was actually using Grace as an excuse.
“Don’t be angry when you hear this. Before I knew your existence. I’d been arranging blind dates for him, but he didn’t like any of them and didn’t tell me he had feelings for you. I pressured him too much, so he came back with a random girl one day and told me he was married.” Brian was slightly displeased, but considering that his mother was speaking up for him, and her intention was to reconcile him with Louise, he didn’t stop her.
Jasmine continued, “I’ve met Grace before. She’s just a country bumpkin, not even half as attractive as you are. She looks like she’s never ventured beyond her hometown. Brian won’t fancy such an uncivilized and tawdry people.”
Brian tightened his grip on the fork. His eyes were dark, and his long eyelashes hid the emotions in his eyes.
After Jasmine finished speaking, she looked at Brian and asked, “Right?”
Brian clenched his teeth. The disparaging remark about Grace lingered in his mind, making him very unhappy.
Jasmine patted his leg. He blinked and said calmly, “Yes.”
After receiving a satisfactory answer, Jasmine continued, “I know Grace is a blemish in his life, and his feelings for you are genuine. Louise, I also like you very much. I’m a good judge of character. Even though I’m meeting you for the first time, I know you’re kind and sensible, and you’ll definitely help Brian and bring glory to the Francis Group and Adkins Group in the future.”
Louise looked at Jasmine gratefully. “Mrs. Francis, your recognition means a lot to me. Thank you..”
Jasmine said with a smile. “So, have you forgiven Brian?”
Louise turned her head to look at Brian and remarked, “I’m willing to let bygones be bygones as long as Brian stops contacting Grace.”
Louise knew that Grace still held some significance in Brian’s heart. She was smart and knew when to stop pushing and how to protect her own interests.
Grace must not come between her and Brian anymore.
As soon as she finished speaking, the three of them looked at Brian at the same time, waiting for him to say something.
Brian looked up and simply said, “Okay.”
Jasmine looked at her. “Can you put your mind at ease now?”
Louise nodded. “Yes. Thank you, Mrs. Francis.”
Louise’s mood instantly brightened. To her, Jasmine was the most crucial hurdle, and now that she had won the old lady’s favor, it was only a matter of time before she married Brian.
“Mr. Adkins, shall we discuss their wedding after dinner,” asked Jasmine.
Brian felt heavy-hearted. ‘Our wedding? So soon?’
Jasmine added, “The wedding was originally scheduled for October, but it’s been delayed for four months. Now that the kids have reconciled, let’s pick a date and proceed with the wedding.”
When Brian heard his mother’s words, he suddenly realized that four months had passed. He and Louise had originally planned to get married immediately after he divorced Grace. Since it had been postponed for so long, it was indeed time to put the wedding on the agenda.
“Alright! Let’s pick a date later.” Marshall was grinning from ear to ear. In his eyes, Louise was his pride, and there was nothing that she could not handle.
Brian mechanically finished his meal.
Jasmine said, “Brian, take Louise home first. I’ll discuss your wedding with Mr. Adkins.”