Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 821

There are sometimes many regrets in our lives that we need to make up for and much wisdom that we need to gain from our own experiences.

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After hearing Brian's unexpected announcement, Richie glowered at him with his piercing eyes and Brian didn't back down either. The father and son duo were at a stalemate, and their calm, yet ferocious looks didn't falter for even a second.

Eric gritted his teeth. He couldn't let things get any worser and he tried to mediate and make peace, "Uncle Richie--"

"Shut up," Frank interrupted him coldly.

Eric was itching to talk back to his father, but didn't say anything because he knew that it would only make the situation even worse. He glanced at Molly and then at Brian. He sighed silently and waited for the storm to pass.

Molly remained silent too. Considering what had happened earlier in the day, she could guess the reason for Richie's anger. She wanted to clear the misunderstandings, but couldn't utter a word. She looked at Shirley with pleading eyes, seeking her support.

"Richie," Shirley said, trying to dissolve the situation. "It's late and I'm really sleepy. Can we leave?"

Richie slowly withdrew his eyes from Brian and threw a glance at his wife. "Don't play tricks now," he said.

Brian didn't say a word, but Eric couldn't take it any longer. He stepped forward and said, "Uncle Richie, what happened today was entirely my fault."

"Do you think that excuse will help you get out of this?" Frank asked, seething with anger. "After the press conference tomorrow, you will go to the Shadow Organization to receive your punishment."

"Yes, Father."

"Frank..." Smart frowned.

Frank scowled at her and she fell back into silence.

She couldn't blame Frank. As the power holder of the Dragon Island, a leader who led a country with a population of a hundred million, Eric had taken such an improper and impulsive decision just for the sake of the person he loved. His reasons might have been noble, but the rules of the island were not to be broken according to his whims.

"Brian, are you two really getting married?" Shirley didn't care for the grave atmosphere in the room. She wasn't bothered about what Richie would say about her selfish question, but as a mother, she naturally chose to ignore everything else.

"Hm," Brian answered sulkily. He had two reasons for announcing the wedding plan as soon as they had entered the house. One was that he wanted to reassure Molly that he was serious about their future and the other reason was that he wanted to make Shirley happy with the good news, hoping that Richie would go easy on them for Shirley's sake. However, Richie had seen through his plan from the very beginning.

"Ha!" Shirley burst into a wide grin. She hurried towards Molly and grasped her hand. "So, my position as your mother-in-law is secure once again!"

Molly blushed. She withdrew her hand from Shirley's grip and gave her a warm hug. "Mom, I have missed you so much."