Chapter 638: Chapter 638



Before he could answer, her mother, Kaya, appeared with a plate of freshly washed fruit.

“How can you talk to Jett like that? He’s only concerned about you.”

“Mom, I’m just saying it like it is. Jett has a job; the police are there to protect us full-time. Doesn’t that make them a bit more reliable?”

Kaya gave her a gentle tap on the shoulder. “Oh, you silly girl. Stop being so picky. Where else are you going to find a man who shows up whenever you call? A few years from now, you’ll be searching high and low for a good one.”

“Mom, I might choose not to get married at all.”

Fannie could not have spoken up if Jett weren’t standing right there, but she didn’t want anyone dictating her choices. The timid girl who used to shrink from confrontation had grown up, and she had Bobby to thank for that.

He’d taught her that she needed to stand up for herself, even with her parents.

Kaya’s smile vanished, her face darkening with frustration. “Enough, Fannie. Who do you think your father and I do all this for? You think we’d push you into something if we didn’t believe it was best for you?”

Fannie kept her tone steady.

“Dad, Mom, I know you mean well, but you’re getting older. I don’t want you to worry anymore. I’ll handle my own life, and you don’t need to interfere.”

“Fine, have it your way! Do whatever you want. I’ll just pretend I don’t have a daughter, then!”

Jett never expected that his presence would cause a rift between Fannie and her mother.

“Mrs. Cooper, may I speak with Fifi alone?” he asked.

Kaya’s expression turned stern. “Jett, don’t go soft on her. I don’t know what’s gotten into this girl lately; she used to be so well-behaved! It’s all because of Bobby and his bad influence.”

Fannie couldn’t hold back. “What does he have to do with it? Am I not allowed to have a say in my own life?”

“Watch your tone!” Kaya snapped, raising her hand, but Jett quickly stepped in, guiding Fannie outside to avoid further escalation.

“You saw how it is, Jett. My parents won’t influence me. Even if they approve of you, I won’t just agree.”

“Fifi, what don’t you like about me?”

Fannie met his gaze, unwavering. “Jett, I only see you as a friend.”

“Then let’s start as friends.”

He was holding back, and it took effort. Bobby had advised him to slow down, and even though Jett wasn’t thrilled about it, he knew he’d rushed things.

Fannie wasn’t the type to dive into anything quickly; she took her time with everything, especially relationships. And he’d been pushing too hard, too soon.

“Fifi, I want you to know I respect your feelings. Even if I make mistakes, I’m willing to work on them. You might see me as a friend now, but I see you as much more. All I’m asking is for you to consider it.”

Fannie looked at him, caught off guard. He was being sincere; she could see that.

Jett interrupted her. “I’m being sincere right now!”

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