Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 728

Yelena bluntly rejected her father’s proposal.

Francis felt somewhat disappointed as he shifted his hopeful gaze to Federick beside her. “What about you, Federick? What do you think?”

Federick cleared his throat. “Mr. Sullivan, I think you’re being a little too hasty. Perhaps we should discuss this some other time.”

Thus, Francis had no choice but to lower his eyes in dejection when he sensed that neither of them was interested in his idea. “Alright, then. Since neither of you has made up your mind, just take some more time to get along with each other. When the time is right, I’ll bring up this question again. It seems I was indeed being too hasty.”

When Wendy came over with two cups of tea, she was greeted by such an awkward scene. Yelena and Federick were sitting there uneasily at a loss for what to do, whereas Francis turned his head away with tears in his eyes. “What’s going on here? How did you all end up like this while I went to pour the tea?” she joked with a smile while placing the teacups in front of Yelena and Federick.

“It’s nothing, Mom. By the way, when is Hex coming back?” Yelena immediately changed the subject, fearing that the situation would get uncontrollably awkward if this conversation were to continue.

Just as she mentioned him, Hex pushed the door open and came in. “Wow, everyone’s here today. And this is…” He looked at Federick before him, his eyes narrowing slightly as he realized who this man was. “Is this Yelena’s blind date?”

Francis smacked his head at once. “What nonsense are you talking about? He’s got a name! His name is Federick Seanzy.”

“Federick Seanzy, huh…” Hex nodded. “I see. You’ve had feelings for Yellie for a while, haven’t you?”

Yelena didn’t expect him to make such an astonishing remark as soon as he came home. “Hex, if you can’t speak properly, you should keep your mouth shut.” She gnashed her teeth in vexation, wishing she could sew his mouth shut.

Hex replied with a horrified expression, “Your blind date is still here, and yet you’re acting like a shrew. Don’t you worry that you won’t be able to find a husband?”

“Hex Sullivan!”

“Okay! Fine! I won’t talk to you anymore. Geez.” Hex yawned. “Well then, you all have a nice chat. I’m going to sleep.” Before he left, he shot Federick a meaningful look.

Naturally, Federick sensed his gaze and simply responded with a smile.

Their silent exchange occurred between them through eye contact in mere seconds.

Once Hex had disappeared into his man cave, Federick stood up, saying, “It’s getting rather late, so I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll get going.”

Francis and Wendy reluctantly saw him off. When they returned, they were greeted with the sight of Yelena slumped on the couch, which made them sigh with frustration. “Yellie, he’s such a good man. You really should seize this opportunity!” implored Wendy.

Yelena was already dizzy from being drunk, and Wendy’s words only exacerbated her poor condition. “Mom, there’s nothing going on between us right now. Why are you insisting that I marry him?”

Francis chimed in, “We’re not saying that you have to marry him, but it’s about time you find a good husband. I happen to think Federick is a decent young man, plus I know his father well—”