Chapter 90 Hold Hands Under the Table
Then Kevin presented Hecate with a piece of fancy red sprinkled–gold paper containing the gift list.
Bruce muttered a curse under his breath, calling Kevin cunning and sly, then promptly took out his gift list and enthusiastically stuffed it into Hecate’s hand. “Don’t forget mine. Please take a look together.”
Jonathan would turn 28 after the New Year, an age at which his peers would’ve given birth, and their children were already studying in kindergarten.
They had fretted over Jonathan’s illness, fearing any mishap, but despite all the care, his health continued to deteriorate. Now, Jonathan finally had a girl he liked and was getting married. If they could have a child to carry on the bloodline, they would have no regrets.
As long as they could help Jonathan marry Angela, they wouldn’t begrudge any amount of betrothal gifts.
The length of Kevin’s gift list was already astonishing. Now, with Bruce’s added to the mix, anyone would naturally be stunned.
Hecate nervously blushed as she couldn’t read. She had only attended elementary school for a few years before her family stopped her from studying and sent her out to work with. relatives to earn money.
“Donald, you take a look. I don’t know much about these things,” she said, passing the two lists to her husband like a hot potato.
Donald took them and was stunned by the densely packed list. S–So many!
Upon closer inspection of the contents, he was even more dumbfounded, instinctively wanting to return them. They couldn’t possibly return the equal amount of dowry even if they drained their family’s resources. However, another thought,made him hesitate and
withdraw his hands.
Angela was excellent, beautiful, diligent, and sensible, deserving of such a grand dowry. If her in–laws had only prepared a few things hastily instead, that would be a cause for concern. Furthermore, the lists also reflected the Lawson and Sanders Families‘ respect for Angela.
Donald felt somewhat comforted and wanted to accept the gifts on the lists. However, just as he came around, a hand reached out and snatched the betrothal gift lists.
Emilia had long been restless, seeing that her son–in–law spent a long time hesitating to
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Chapter 90 Hold Hands Under the Table
accept the gifts and snatched the lists from him.
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She could hardly contain her delight as she looked at the dazzling array of gifts listed, and she gushed, “Wonderful! We’re especially pleased. There’s nothing to change. Let’s just go with this list!”
Emilia’s greedy and vulgar behavior made Hecate want to hide in embarrassment. The groom’s elders are still present! Don’t you think your behavior would make them look down on us, Angela’s family?
With the Lawsons and Sanderses still present, Hecate couldn’t possibly speak harshly, so, with a frown, she tried to reason with her mother, “Mom, we’ve barely begun to discuss the dowry and betrothal gifts. Don’t interfere blindly…”
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Unable to accept being rebuked, Emilia frowned with an elder’s attitude. “What do by me blindly interfering? Marriage is a major event. Although I’m not Angela’s biological grandmother, I treat her like I treat Queenie! Can I not offer any advice?! Given my age, don’t you think I know better than you young ones do? Angela’s only in her twenties. It’s not safe for her to hold onto so much money. As her family, it’s our duty to watch over it for her.”
Just like that, she assumed the role of an elder and unilaterally decided where the betrothal gifts should go. As she spoke, the wrinkles on her face squeezed together, exuding the taste of greed and hypocrisy.
Everybody naturally discerned Emilia’s thoughts easily. However, Kevin and Bruce merely sipped their tea calmly after exchanging glances.
Donald and Hecate, on the other hand, appeared grimly. Since Emilia was their elder and given the current setting, they couldn’t possibly speak harshly.
For a moment, tension filled the room until a chuckle escaped Jonathan, and he spoke up softly, “Grandma has a point. Angela’s still young. Holding a large sum of money could indeed attract trouble.”
The tips of her snowy white cars turned red, and Angela absentmindedly lowered her head, staring straight at the man holding her hand.
Jonathan and I are holding hands…
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