The Wife He Forgot to Marry (Winona and Yule) novel Chapter 856

For this exact reason, Candida had kept a suffocating grip on Zachariah's personal life, forbidding him from casually dating. Now that Sylvan was finally asking about his marriage, a spark of thrill ignited in her chest. She desperately hoped Sylvan would arrange a match with a high-society heiress.

Sylvan pondered for a moment. "Our family line is far too thin; the priority is having multiple children. If he marries one of those pampered heiresses, her family will likely look down on him, and she certainly won't want to ruin her figure by having a large family. I think he should just find a sweet, ordinary girl. She can stay home, focus entirely on raising the kids, and keep the house in order."

Hearing this, pure rage flared in Candida's chest.

If her son was only meant to marry some ordinary, middle-class girl, what were all her years of humiliating subservience for? She needed her son to shatter his current social standing, not settle into mundane domesticity.

Swallowing her fury, she put on her usual mask of docile understanding. "I understand, Sylvan. Whatever you think is best for him, we'll follow."

If Sylvan refused to elevate their son, she would simply have to take matters into her own hands. She was going to find Zachariah a powerful, wealthy in-law to secure his rise.

Seeing her agree so submissively, Sylvan felt a deep sense of satisfaction. If only Wynne had been as gentle and obedient as Candida.

*

Winona met up with Phoebe for dinner. Afterward, Phoebe dragged her to a nearby luxury children's boutique.

Since becoming a mother, Winona adored buying clothes for Audrey. Even though the little girl had closets bursting with outfits she hadn't even worn yet, Winona couldn't resist buying more.

Phoebe was just as enthusiastic, instantly grabbing several adorable sets.

As Winona was deliberating between a few dresses, someone tapped her shoulder.

She turned to see a stunningly dressed, heavily accessorized woman holding out a power bank.

"This dropped out of your purse," Candida said with a polished smile. "Make sure to keep it secure."

Winona thanked her and took it back.

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