She was stunned when a middle-aged lady of fifty years old scrutinized her from head to toe.
As if she was buying stock, the lady nodded at Skylar before checking out her face then her butt.
“She looks alright. Her hips aren’t too small, so should be quite fertile.”
At that moment, Sharon happened to walk out of the house. She chuckled in reply, “Lily, I told you that my niece is a beauty. Furthermore, she’s a student at the Southwood Film Academy. Next time, you might even have a star in your family.”
Feeling uncomfortable at being discussed openly, Skylar shot a glance at Wesley.
Wesley was all smiles. “Lily, if you’re happy with what you see, you should seize the opportunity and set a date.”
Skylar’s expression darkened. “What are you talking about? What do you mean by setting a date?”
At that moment, the door to the washroom opened. A guy in thick glasses and a checkered shirt stepped out. He looked as if he was already balding.
He stared stiffly at Skylar when he saw her.
Lily quickly tugged at her son’s sleeve. “Setting a date for your wedding, of course. I have already negotiated the dowry of three hundred thousand to be paid to your family. My son is a government servant and has fully paid for his house in cash. Once married, he plans to get a car. He’s a real catch, you know.”
Skylar glared at Wesley and his wife. She gritted her teeth and reprimanded, “What gives you the right to decide for me? Aren’t we supposed to talk about my mom? And now you have sold me off?”
Sharon rolled her eyes at Skylar. “Lily has explained to you how good their family is. We’re doing this for your own good. The boyfriend you brought home last time doesn’t look decent and is so much older than you. It means he’s not serious. You should find someone who is more reliable.”
Wesley agreed. “Your aunt is right. The wedding date has been set and the hotel has also been booked. Why does a girl need to study so much? In the end, doesn’t she just end up being a mother and a housewife?”
When Wesley and Sharon pushed the idea, Skylar grew nervous as she felt something was wrong.
They were desperately trying to marry her off for that three hundred thousand in dowry. The figure set off alarm bells in her head.
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