Caitlin nodded after heaving a sigh.
"No doubt, Joyce is deeply in love with him.But I can assure you they can never be a couple.Undeniably, it's solely her unrequited love for him as he doesn't have any feelings for her.Not to mention, the Rivers family and the Quinn family have been harboring grudges against each other.Hence, even if they're in love with each other, it's impossible for both families to grant their wish to be together.As her mother, my heart wrenched at how she's loving Stanley unconditionally.I'm worried stiff that she'll be doomed one day.Thus, I hope you can win her heart.Even though I know I'm being selfish, but..."
"Mrs.Rivers, I understand."
Justin cut her off and reassured her, "To me, this is not selfishness.After all, I come all the way to J City because of Joyce.Since I've made up my mind to be with her, I have to win her heart by hook or by crook.Mrs.Rivers, don't worry.I'll try my best for sure"
"I'm relieved to hear that.Justin, thank you.Needless to say, it's not easy to do so.You might even feel discouraged halfway through.However, I hope you can be persistent."
Caitlin smiled bitterly.
"Mrs.Rivers, I'll." Justin nodded resolutely.
The next moment, Joyce opened the door of her room and showed up in her overcoat.
Staring at them inquisitively, she asked, "Mom, what did you tell Justin? Why do you seem to be tensed up?"
"Nothing.Ah! Are you ready?’ Caitlin shook her head as she changed her topic.
Joyce replied briefly, "Yeah!"
"Since you're ready, you should go out now and come back earlier for dinner.
But of course, I won't mind even if you don't come back tonight? Caitlin responded ambiguously as she pushed them toward the door.
Hearing that, Joyce could not help but roll her eyes.
"Mom, what're you talking about? What do you mean you won't mind even if we're not back tonight? We're not..."
Bang! Even so, her mother closed the door even before she could finish her words.
Joyce twitched her lips, perplexed and at a loss for words.
Mom is acting differently today.
She usually nags non-stop at me whenever I'm going out and only closes the door after ensuring I'm in the elevator.
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