Mandy also got Becky's point quickly, and with a bitter smile, said to Aron standing in front of her, "Aron, do you still love Isla? Perhaps it is time for you to come around. You are getting married to Becky soon. And we have already sent wedding invitations to our friends and relatives. It is now written in stone and nothing can change that. So don't bother with your struggles. Forget that woman and don't do anything to hurt my daughter for I assure you that I will never let you go!"
"Mom, don't talk to Aron like that. Be kind." Becky cunningly glanced at Mandy, and pretended to side with Aron like an understanding wife. "I have known him for many years and I know exactly what kind of man he is. Now that he has chosen to marry to me, he will be responsible for the rest of my life. Right, Aron?"
Aron kept a straight face all throughout. Then he laughed scornfully as she finished talking. "Well, that's okay. She can be the bridesmaid if you have her agreement. It is all up to you. I don't care, " replied Aron with a cold tone.
Overcome with joy, Becky's eyes flickered. "Aron, you are so understanding. Thank you."
Stepping forward, Becky took Aron's hands. All of her doubts about his real purpose to marry her have vanished. "Mom, could you ask Isla to come in right now? I want to share this good news with her. I am sure she will be glad to share this happiness with me, " said Becky cheerfully.
Aron's brow furrowed into a deep crease. Becky must not suspect a thing. He didn't withdraw his hands, allowing her to hold his hands tightly.
Mandy proudly went out to the yard and brought Isla as well as her parents back to the living room. She did not tell them the reason why she brought them in. As soon as they entered the room, John asked, "Mandy, do you know what brought us here today? We came here for the sake of my daughter, Isla."
John paused but then continued, "Isla is my daughter and I know her well. She is a kind girl, and she never offends others, let alone hurts people. I am able to understand why others don't believe her. But you are her aunt. Why don't you believe her either? We are family. Do you really think she is a girl who would hurt people deliberately?"
"Brother, don't be so anxious. Please listen to me first. As for that accident, I have..." Mandy had become too complacent. She had merely thought to ask Isla to be Becky's bridesmaid but forgot the real reason why John came today.
Everything would be ruined if John said something he shouldn't say in front of Aron's grandfather who was also there.
"Brother, calm down and don't worry. I will..."
John did not let Mandy continue. "Isla took Aron back home, met all of our relatives and even almost got married four years ago. I am sure you knew about it at that time. Unfortunately something happened between Aron and Becky and Isla went through the most miserable time of her life. But you never heard anything from us. We have learned to let it go. We don't care whom Becky marries, because it is her right and her own decision. But leave my daughter out of this. I know her well. She would never hurt people, let alone Aron's grandmother. I will not allow anyone to smear her name. As her father, I will protect her. You will have to go through me."
"Becky, what he is talking about? What does he mean? I've never heard this before. He just said Aron almost got married to Isla. Is that true?" Mike looked at Becky and asked in total confusion.
Becky, her face filled with embarrassment, couldn't reply immediately, because she knew that she would give herself away if she did. Instead, Becky went to Isla and said, "Sister, it was just a misunderstanding. I have been with Aron for four years and we are getting married soon. Would you like to be my bridesmaid? I hope you would share this joy with us." said Becky.
John was too preoccupied with his own thoughts and it took him a little while to notice that there were other people in the room. When he saw Aron also standing there, John stepped forward with a frown and said, "You are Aron, aren't you? I haven't seen you for four years."
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