Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla) novel Chapter 1380

Phoebe scowled. "Not planning yet? You're over 30 now. Nyla is already on her second child, and you still don't know when you're getting married?"

Valarie stayed silent.

Phoebe's frustration deepened. "You're already this old, and your father and I still have to worry about your marriage. When will you finally settle down?"

"Even if I wanted to get married, it's not something I can decide on my own! Why do you always put the blame on me?" Valarie grumbled.

With how things were going between her and Brandon, marriage wasn't even on the table—breaking up seemed more likely.

Phoebe narrowed her eyes. "So it's Brandon who doesn't want to get married? I told you not to date someone younger, but you wouldn't listen. Now look, you don't even know if or when he'll propose!"

Valarie had had enough. "Marriage, marriage, marriage! That's all you talk about! If you keep pushing me, I'll move out tomorrow."

"You—" Phoebe choked on her anger.

Not giving her mother a chance to argue, Valarie turned and walked away.

Back in her room, she took a deep breath, forcing down the emotions swirling inside her.

She pulled out her phone and opened her chat with Brandon. After a moment of hesitation, she typed a message.

Valarie: [When are you free? We need to talk.]

She waited over ten minutes before he finally replied.

Brandon: [I have a few business deals to take care of. I don't have time right now.]

Valarie frowned and tossed her phone aside, frustrated.