Chapter 714 That Crazy Man Might Cut Me
In the study at the Hoffman residence, Raymond leaned against the couch and raised his head to look at his daughter, who was standing in front of him. He said calmly, “The elders have requested for you to agree to Huntley's engagement. They will then send both of you away to live an ordinary life within the family. What do you think?”
After thinking about it, Juliana asked, "Is this your opinion too?”
“Yes,” replied Raymond curtly. “If you want to compete for the position of the head of the family, you must distance yourself from outsiders, especially Zeke. It's not true that I don't trust you. It's just that the temptation of love is too powerful. If you can't force yourself to make a decision, I'm afraid that you'll go down the wrong path and ruin the family.”
A bitter look flashed across Juliana's eyes.
Looks like God wants me to cut things off completely. Forgetit. Now that things have come to this, there's nothing forme to feel nostalgic about.
“Okay, I'll follow your arrangements and do everything that you want me to do. Since Wendy doesn't want to shoulder the responsibility, I will.”
Raymond stared at her silently as complex emotions flitted across his eyes. The emotions of heartache, helplessness, and pity eventually morphed into relief.
“Remember, Julie. You must become strong enough before you can protect those dear to you. Huntley's already become like that. You must not take another wrong step. Otherwise, both of you will be doomed.”
Silently clenching her fists, Juliana nodded firmly and promised, “Thank you for your advice. I will heed your warning and avoid everything that I shouldn't touch.”
Raymond sighed. “I haven't seen Wendy for five or six years. She probably hates me for letting the elders expel her without doing anything. In the end, she had to wander helplessly outside and suffer so much. In the end, I betrayed your mother's last wishes.”
Juliana tried to reassure him with a smile. “That's not true. Now that Wendy has become a mother, she probably understands your intention to protect her. Since she has broken the rules, leaving is the only way to protect herself. Don't worry about her. She has already met up with Holden. As the head of the Tarragon, he is extremely well-known internationally. With him, Wendy will live a carefree and happy life.”
“Are you talking about Holden? That b*stard took my daughter away and stole the Hoffman family's high-level secrets. He still hasn't given me an adequate explanation! If he really loves Wendy, he should visit me too.”
“He will. If he truly loves Wendy, he will definitely meet you. After all, marriage lasts for a lifetime. You need to agree first so that she won't feel bad.”
Raymond let out another sigh. “Hopefully. On the other hand, I don't really want him to return to the Hoffman family. His arrival
will definitely create another commotion and disrupt Wends' peaceful life.”
Juliana smiled silently in response.
She and Wendy were both wrong. It was not true that their father did not love them. Instead, he loved them so much that he wanted to protect them at all costs.
When Wendy got expelled from the family, she was locked up in the dungeon. It might seem like Raymond had punished them severely. However, in reality, he was protecting them.
If they had been more obedient and did not get themselves entangled with men from the outside, Wendy might have already become the head of the Hoffman family.
“Oh, right. I heard from Aunt Miranda that her family is traveling in Chanaea. I'll call her later and ask her to visit Wendy at Hallsbay.”
“Don't!” Raymond stopped her. “Since Philip is still at Hallsbay, it is better not to contact Wendy. I'm afraid it'll be disadvantageous for her if he turns his attention to her.”
“You're right. I'll listen to you and not contact her. I'm sure that she won't be in any danger with Holden protecting her.”
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