Chapter 157: Chapter 157

When Cash heard about the delicacies, his eyes lit up. He waved his hand and said, “Go quickly.” “I’ll be right there. Mr. Quigley, Mr. Cappell, this is Julian Parks,” Annalise immediately introduced.

Joseph had already asked his eldest apprentice, Jonathan, to inquire about Julian’s character. Joseph was very satisfied, but he still had to make things difficult for Julian when they met for the first time.

“You’ve married for so long, but you only came over and visited us now. Do you think that Anna isn’t worthy of your and isn’t worth your attention?”

“Mr. Quigley, it’s not that. It’s because I’ve been busy with all kinds of things recently. I’m sorry. It’s my fault. I’ll definitely take the time to come back and visit you guys with Annie more in the future,” Julian said respectfully. “Hmph!” Joseph snorted.

Annalise didn’t want Joseph to make things difficult for Julian and immediately said, “Mr. Quigley, let’s go. make food together. I’ll cook and you help me taste it.” “You did it wrong too,” Joseph reprimanded.

Annalise was momentarily stunned.

The last time Joseph reprimanded Annalise so seriously was a few years ago. This was because Annalise had slacked off on the way to learn medical skills and was scolded by Joseph. “Getting married is such a big deal. How dare you made the decision alone? Who do you think we are? Huh?”

Joseph scolded.

An old man in his eighties, who was originally extremely amiable, became very strict at that time. “Mr.

Quigley, I’m sorry. I was wrong.” When Annalise heard Joseph’s harsh reprimand, she suddenly realized that she had really gone too far. It was such a big decision to get married, but she directly made it alone without discussing it with anyone.

At that time, Annalise really did not think too much about it. It was as if she was possessed. Afterward, Annalise thought that since the mentors doted on her so much, as long as she was happy, the mentors would not blame her. Now that Annalise saw how strict Joseph was, she suddenly felt that she shouldn’t have..

“Even the goose at home knows to crane its neck and bark when it sees us every day. What’s the use of raising you? Huh?” Joseph reprimanded Annalise in front of Julian. “We’ve been raising you since you were more than six years old. We treated you like our biological daughter. We cherished you and taught you skills. without reservation. You’re powerful enough now. You even dare to decide to get married without telling us.” “Mr. Quigley, I’m sorry!” Annalise felt terrible when she heard Joseph’s reprimand.

Annalise’s heart hurt, She blamed herself. She blamed herself for her rash decision that didn’t inform the mentors in time and asked for their opinions. She really did not pay enough attention to the mentors. “Since you don’t have us in your heart at all, go down the mountain and don’t come back in the future. This isn’t your home. It’s just a place for you to stay. You’ve grown up and are capable now.

You don’t need to stay there anymore,” Joseph said.

“Mr. Quigley, I’m sorry!” Annalise’s heart hurt even more. It throbbed and tightened. Cash felt that Joseph had gone too far, so he secretly pulled his sleeve. Joseph continued, “In your heart, what exactly are we? Huh?”

Annalise’s tears fell. Her nose twitched as she said, “You are my parents. Without you, I might not have lived until now, let alone learned so many skills. In my heart, you are my benefactors, my family, people I respect the most, and people who are more important than my life.” As Annalise spoke, tears streamed down her face.

Joseph’s heart ached when he saw this. However, Julian was here today. Something Joseph said was for Julian to listen. He had to let Julian know how important Anna was to them. He had to let Julian know how they protected Annalise. He had to let Julian know that as long as they were alive, no one could bully Anna.

Cash could not stand it anymore and immediately comforted Annalise. “Alright, stop crying. If you have anything, you have to discuss with us in the future.” Joseph said sternly, “Are we more important than your life? You married yourself off without even making a phone call to tell us?” Annalise felt even worse.

Cash could not bear to see Anna so sad. He immediately hugged Anna and patted her back to comfort her. Annalise cried in Cash’s arms. “Mr. Quigley, it’s my fault. Don’t blame Annalise.” Julian felt terrible when he saw Annalise like this. Julian knew very well why Annalise did not tell her mentors back then.

Because at that time, in her heart, Annalise only planned to maintain their marriage for three months according to the agreement. Annalise probably thought that since they were going to divorce anyway, there was no need for her mentors to worry. It was only now that Julian was qualified to meet Annalise’s mentor. Because he had finally walked into her heart.

Joseph looked at Julian again and said solemnly, “We are old and very incompetent. However, no matter how useless a father is, he will still protect his child with his life. Since you have already married, live a good life. Although we are boors, we have never fought Anna.

“We’ve spoiled her since she was young. We’ve spoiled her so much that she didn’t even discuss such a big matter like getting married with us. “Anna is naughty. Please tolerate her as much as you can.

“If one day you feel like you can’t tolerate her anymore, let us know and we’ll pick her up back home.

“She is our child. We can discipline her and dote on her ourselves. “No matter where, no matter when, as long as you’re no longer willing to tolerate her, call us immediately. We’ll pick her up immediately.

“If you dare to hurt her, no matter what your identity is, even if you have extraordinary abilities, we, old fogeys, will take revenge though we have to risk our lives.” Annalise had stopped crying under Cash’s comfort. Now that she heard Joseph’s words, her entire body trembled from crying.

The mentors’ love for her was so deep that she could not repay it. “Silly girl, we love you. Don’t cry. You have to be happy.” Cash patted Annalise’s back. “Okay, I won’t cry.” Annalise choked. Annalise got up and pounced on Joseph. She threw herself into Joseph’s arms and hugged him tightly.

“Get lost,” Joseph scolded Annalise. Annalise smiled through her tears and went to get gifts for the mentors. “I bought clothes and other gifts for you.” “Who cares?” Joseph said proudly.

Annalise’s eyes were still red, but she was already smiling. “You care.” Annalise handed the gifts to the mentors and prepared to go to the kitchen, but she was a little worried about Julian. ‘Go. I’ll accompany them,” Julian said.

Julian knew that when the mentors found out that Annalise had already married him, they would accept it even if they did not want to accept it. Therefore, the next step was Julian’s chance to perform well.

Cash was the most easy-going among the three old men. He asked Julian to have tea with them and then chatted. “You and Anna got married in a hurry. Are you not planning to hold a wedding?”

“We’re preparing for the wedding. Do you have any thoughts? I’ll listen to you,” Julian said. Cash asked again, “You young people can make your own decisions about the wedding. I wonder how long you plan to prepare for it?”