“Listen to me, Dad. Jory and I truly love each other. So, I think we should talk about settling down,” Nancy continued persuading Simon.
Settle down? No way! She has just gotten divorced, and now, she wants to get married again? She isn’t considering Caspian’s feelings at all! What on earth has gotten into her?
“I said no, so there’s no room for discussion. At least for this year, don’t even think about it. Nancy, you’ve just gotten divorced, and it was you who proposed it. Caspian didn’t even say anything, yet you’re now thinking of getting married again. What do you want others to say? Do you want them to say that you’ve long since cheated on Caspian?” Simon snapped without holding back his punches.
At that, Nancy instantly went silent. She didn’t expect her father to put things so bluntly.
Well, he probably dislikes Jory a lot. But I really love him!
“Dad, I’m going to marry Jory no matter what. I’ve decided on him. Regardless of what others say, we love each other. Also, I’m going to bring him to meet you tomorrow. I’m just informing you now.” After saying that, she hung up the phone.
“How dare you…” Before Simon had even finished speaking, the disconnect tone sounded.
Good heavens! How could she be so willful?
He heaved a sigh.
Back when Nancy and Caspian got divorced, he planned to transfer all the family assets to Caspian to make it up to him. To his surprise, Caspian declined firmly. Thus, he felt a tad guilt toward him.
Presently, Nancy was sulking, and her eyes brimmed with sorrow.
“Hey, what’s wrong?” Joan hurriedly plopped down.
“A cup of coffee, please.” She then beckoned at the server a near distance away.
“What else could it be? I really don’t understand my father,” Nancy huffed.
From her morose expression, I’m sure it has to have something to do with Jory. Otherwise, no one would be able to influence her mood, considering her mettle.
“What’s the problem now? The divorce is now finalized, so what else do you want?” Joan deliberately baited her after taking a sip of coffee.
“Ugh! Why are you picking on me as well, Joan?” Nancy glowered at the woman before her in chagrin.
“Well, what else should I be doing? You’re not telling me what happened. How would I know what to say when you didn’t tell me anything?” Joan countered candidly.
“I want to bring Jory to meet my father, but he rebuffed me. He didn’t want to see him, but what father-in-law refuses to meet his son-in-law?” Nancy groused in a low voice.
Upon hearing that, Joan instantly burst into giggles.
That’s ridiculous! They haven’t even gotten engaged, yet she’s already labeling them as son-in-law and father-in-law? This is overly eager of her!
“Ah, so you’re worried about this. But well, I do understand your father’s feelings,” Joan commented softly.
When Nancy heard that, she grew even more incensed.
Ugh! I asked her out so that she can give me some suggestions! Why is she siding with Dad instead?
“Stop messing with me, Joan. I’m in a dither, so hurry up and give me some suggestions!”
“Why are you in a dither?” All of a sudden, Dustin appeared before the two women.
Joan stared at him in puzzlement.
“Why are you here instead of at work, Dustin?” she snarked as she threw him a glare.
Hmph! I haven’t even settled the score with him about him pestering Larry! For some reason, he simply has tons of free time on his hands now like a rich heir, either going to Norton Corporation to visit Larry or endlessly pestering him to treat him to lunch!
“Uh… The two of you seem…” Nancy wanted to say something, yet she hesitated time and again.
“We’re not acquainted!” the two of them blurted simultaneously as they turned away, their expressions surprisingly alike.
Hmm? Could this be the so-called interaction between male and female best friends?
