Oh Please, My Ex-wife novel Chapter 81

Janet walks over as she sighs in relief, she has started to accept Joanna as her own daughter-in-law.

From the aspect of being obedient, Joanna was a thousand times better than Alice.

“You are a sweet girl.”

George is very sharp and notices that his daughter is very protective of the Smiths. She has started to consider for the Smiths before she even marries into the family.

But Edward doesn’t treat Joanna with as much priority as he expects. He heard that he still likes a woman called Alice.

George’s expression worsens and turns his attention onto Edward, “Have you been busy with work lately?”

“It’s an honor to have the concern of the Mayor of Longhorn City. Most of the work is done by Joanna.” Edward replies calmly, he didn’t change his attitude just because he is the Mayor.

From this angle, George cannot but admit that Edward is the most talented young man in the city and it is this reason that he didn’t object to Joanna marrying into the Smith family.

But no matter how talented he is, if Edward’s heart is not with his daughter, then George didn’t feel at ease. “I heard that you held a press conference recently.”

Jonna, who was seating beside, is surprised. She didn’t think that her father will bring up this issue. She tugs on George’s clothes, reminding him not to continue further.

But if George were to restrain his words, then he wouldn’t be the Mayor of the city. He stretches his hand and pats Joanna on her back twice in assurance. He shifts his attention back towards Edward. “You should know my motives.

I never do anything without value. Regarding the Press conference, I’ll take it as you were misguided. It’s better to settle the marriage soon and not drag it out to avoid other interruptions. You, youngsters, don’t keep quarreling every few days, please consider for the older generation.”

The way George said it is complete and to the point in addressing Edward. It also gives Edward some space to back off.

Except that…

“Mayor has been mistaken. The press conference was the most worthwhile thing I did in these five years. I’m very honored for the Mayor’s offer but I don’t intend to marry Joanna.” Edward smiles and didn’t care about the people around him.

At this moment, Janet isn’t scolding Alice but wanted to tear her apart. Edward did this for her… for her…

No! She cannot allow this marriage to be canceled.

Slap!

Janet didn’t think twice and slaps Edward. The slap is loud and piercing and shocks everyone present in the hall. How can she hit him? But surprisingly Edward’s smirk didn’t change one bit.

“Edward, Edward, I, it’s not on purpose. Mom was, was too angry, I…” Janet panics after the slap. How could she hit him? From young, she didn’t bear to lay a hand on him. Now that she has hit him, she regrets immediately.

Not only did Janet panic, but Joanna is also in a shock. She can see clearly that Janet stands on her side. Though she is upset that Edward outright rejected her, because Edward was hit and in consideration for herself, Joanna decides to speak.

“Dad, didn’t I say that this matter is between Edward and I so please don’t meddle!” Joanna tugs George’s shirt. She pouts angrily, looking like a spoilt daughter of a rich family.