"Why so suddenly?" Shirley asked in confusion, gazing at Mya.
"Isn't this the biggest stimulation for Eloise? If you guys want to get married, you should wait after... after Eloise passes away."
"That's requested by Eloise," Mya answered, "If she didn't strongly demand it and made it her will before dying, we wouldn't get married so soon."
Shirley looked at Clarence for his opinion.
The latter nodded at Mya. "I agree."
Shirley and Mya were shocked. "Is that all? Why?"
"Finnley is a reliable boy from a decent family. I want you to be together." Clarence stood up. "Anything else?"
Mya still gaped at him in front of the sofa.
"If nothing else, I need to return to the study." He went upstairs.
A bad hunch rose in Clarence's mind. He could nearly see his ending that he might stay in jail for the rest of his life.
Mya was his own daughter. His biggest wish was to watch her marry an outstanding man and attend her wedding.
Clarence vanished in the corner.
"Mom..."
Mya looked at Shirley in consternation. "Why did Dad agree so soon? He even discussed it with you."
"He's been weird recently." Shirley leaned forward to pick up the teacup. "I can't tell what has happened. Mr. Harrison came to our house earlier today."
"What?" Mya was taken aback. "He never came here before."
"Right." Shirley's heart hammered. "Probably your father has trouble at work. The higher his position is, the heavier the burdens are. Countless people are watching him."
Mya had no idea about Clarence's work either.
She stood up and sat beside her mother, holding Shirley's hand. "Mom, what do you think of my quick marriage with Finnley?"
"Your father has agreed. I have no objection. As long as you are happy. I only wish you could marry a man you love."
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