The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 676

Letty chuckled, but then she sighed, thinking of her son’s reserved nature.

“That boy, Callahan,” she lamented, “pulling off something as big as a proposal without even thinking to consult his own mother.”

“I could have given him some pointers! With his complete lack of romantic sense, I can only imagine what kind of a scene he put together.”

“It’s a good thing Leilani said yes. If he’d messed it up, he’d have no one to blame but himself!” Letty huffed, clearly having stewed over Callahan’s methods for a while.

“Sometimes I think,” she continued, “that a wonderful girl like Leilani is settling by choosing Callahan. I have no idea what she sees in him.”

Unlike what Reese might have thought, Letty, despite coming from a prominent family herself, didn’t care much for social status. To her, Leilani was beautiful, kind, and capable; she must have had countless admirers. Her own son, on the other hand, while handsome and wealthy, had a cold, stubborn personality that could be a real handicap in a relationship.

Judie nodded in solemn agreement. “I feel the same way. Leilani is gentle, beautiful, and smart. Besides being rich and handsome, my cousin doesn’t have much else going for him.”

Having once been saved by Leilani, Judie saw her through a halo of admiration. If Callahan weren’t her cousin, she’d think no one was good enough for Leilani.

Listening from the side, Libby finally couldn’t take it anymore and felt compelled to speak up for her nephew. She set down her coffee cup with a soft clink. “You two are such drama queens! Is Callahan really as bad as you make him out to be?”

Libby began counting on her fingers, mounting her defense. “He might have been a bit cold and quiet growing up, but he’s always been reliable! From the time he was a boy, has he ever broken a promise to either of you? Besides, what’s the use of a man who just spouts sweet nothings? Being dependable when it counts is what truly matters.”

At the mere mention of the Sloans, Judie wrinkled her nose in disgust. How could people like that even be considered Leilani’s family?

“Aunt Letty, don’t even worry about that!” Judie exclaimed. “Leilani disowned them long ago. Inviting them to the wedding would just make everyone miserable!”

Letty rubbed her temples. “But we still need to handle the wedding respectfully, don’t we? According to tradition, we have to get the bride’s parents’ blessing before the wedding can even happen…”

And the gift was just the start of it.