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Chapter 185

Jasmine’s face stiffened at Edwin’s words, his question leaving her both angry and embarrassed

She was embarrassed because he was questioning her judgment.

She was angry because, as his mother, she felt it was her right to arrange his marriage. His question clearly showed he didn’t regard her authority

However, Jasmine knew this was not the time to argue with Edwin

Taking a deep breath, she said, “You saw the situation just now Tilda was so agitated. If she really jumped, what would we do? And with the reporters there, how would you explain her jump! No matter what, it would affect her negatively. I believe you don’t want that to happen either”

She paused to gauge Edwin’s reaction. Sering he had no intention of arguing further, the felt a w

Jasmine stepped closer to him “An engagement is not a marriage. If you don’t want to be with her, you will have opportunities to break at cuff later.

but not now.”

Downstairs, Eine stood beside Tilda’s hospital bed, paring back and forth. It was so danger just now. Tida. No matter what, you can’t do something so risky again

Tikla listened to his words indifferently, her eyes showing line emotion

After a while, she said, “Tin tired. Come see ine tomorrow.

Eric stopped mid–sentence and, hearing her words, nodded vagonally “Okay, I’ll come tomorrow about those things anymore

Alter Elric left, Sam approached Tilda, sitting close and lowering his voice. “I think I doc

en tome and be good Dont think

rexabout you more than Edwin. Maybe you should

y son and lacks ability Arr you throwing me

Tikla, no longer looking weak, rolled her eyes at Sam. “Edric is just a spoiled playboy. He in the only son.

Sam, feeling reproached, could only cough awkwardly “Hat I dont think Edwin has much affection for you. If his autant hadn’t driven the reporters away quickly, he probably would have refused the engagement”

“Do you think I’m a fool Would I have come down if I didn’t get what I wanted” Tilda’s eyes flashed with running “Do you think Jasmine rame on her own‘ That woman, who only ca

cares about face and flaunting wealth, had time to find out about mer

Upon realizing what Tilda meant, Sam’s expression changed to one of admiration. You’re just like me when I was young, so sharp!”

However, his admiration quickly turned to concern. “But an engagement is no joke. Edwin may not have denied it in front of the reporters, but he’s not someone easily manipulated. If he doesn’t play along, we could end up really embarrassed.”

“He might not care about my reputation, but he has to care about Talia’s. Didn’t you say Talia wanted me to live for her Tilda showed no concem “If he still loves Talia, he won’t embarrassus!”

These words reassured Sam. “That’s good. That’s very good”

He also hoped to have a powerful son–in–law, which would honor him in select society.

Sam, overjoyed, hastily reminded Tilda to take good care of herself.

When things quieted down. Tilda took out her phone to check.

As the expected, the internet was flooded with news about their engagement

A faint smile appeared on Tilda’s lips, her eyes gleaming with determination,

Jasmine thought she could fool me with an indefinite engagement, but it won’t be that easy, she wondered

Tilda quickly sent a message.

Meanwhile, Jasmine left the hospital and got into her car

She had planned to go shopping with friends, but after everything that happened, she was too exhausted.

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Rubbing her temples, she pondered how to indefinitely postpone the engagement and eventually get rid of Tilda.

Just then, her phone rang. It was Avery Lopez, a regular companion.

Jasmine straightened up and answered it with an air of superiority. “Mrs. Lopez, I’m sorry. I’ve already told them that I won’t be joining you for shopping today. You all go ahead and play without me”

Avery’s voice came through the phone, cheerful and teasing.“1 understand, Mrs. Stanley. You’re busy with Edwin’s proposal to his fiancée. Congratulations!”

Jasmine’s expression tightened.

She knew the reporters must have spread the news by now.

But

at Tilda was never Jasmine’s choice for a daughter–in–law, and she didn’t want to discuss it

Barely responding to Avery, ]

forced a smile.

Avery, oblivious to Jasmine’s displeasure, continued, “She is as haughty as she was four years ago. Edwin proposes, and she insists on an engagement instead of a wedding. Is she planning to run away like she did four years ago!”

to was a disgrace to the Stanley family, and Avery’s blunt remark d

darkened Jasmine’s face further.

The incident four years ago was a

If not for her current social status, Jasmine might have nursed our load.

Suppressing her anger, Jasmine responded coolly, “An engage

engagement is fine. Well take it one step at a time”

“You’re taking it easy, but online people are always nitpicking and spreading rumors. Ever since the news broke about Mr. Stanley and Ms. Gill getting engaged, the internet has exploded. Lots of people are saying the Stanley family never intended to marry Tilda in the first place. They’re even suggesting Tilda pressured you into the engagement. It won’t be long before they start finding reasons to call off the engagement altogether It’s just awful, what they’re saying online”

Jasmine hung up on Avery, her face turning pale with anger.

She quickly opened a news page and, true to Avery’s words, every article about Edwin and Tildas comments, covering every possible opinion, especially those Avery hail mentioned

Jasinine’s plans were now laid bare for all to see!

Canceling the engagement now would be like exposing her real intention, humiliating herself

engagement was followed by a long string of

Jasmine was so angry her hands shook, and she almost smashed her phone” “Damn it, those bastards”

After a while, Jasmine forced herself to calm down.

If the Stanley family remained silent now, those people would continue to speculair wildly

Jasmine was unwilling to accept that Frustrated, she sighed and finally called May. “Go ahead and issue a statement. Say that Edwin and Tilda will be engaged in ten days!”

When Sharon returned home, it was already getting late

She walked in to find trene sitting at the dining table, engrossed in a phone

With a smile on her rosy face, Irene seemed to be in good spirits.

Sharon approached quietly and gently tapped Irene’s shoulder. “Irene, why are you using Grandpa’s phone? What did I say about this?

Due to concerns about Irene’s eyesight, Sharon had always been strict about limiting her phone use

Irene blinked awkwardly and her eyes crinkled even more with joy. “Mommy, I saw Daddy’s picture”

Irene had only spent a few happy hours with Edwin earlier that day.

Sering Edwin’s photo now naturally filled Irene with happiness.

She lifted the phone excitedly to show Sharon

MARCAS

PARA

ELEGIR

DE LUNES A DOMINGO

gx

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Though Sharon was fighting for full custody of Irene and had experienced many unpleasant moments with Edwin, she never intended to deny their daughter access to her father.

Therefore, she didn’t get upset

set about Irer

Irene seeing Edwin’s photo.

Seeing Irene’s eyes sparkle with anticipation as she looked at her, Sharon decided to look at the screen too

At a glance, Sharon read the headline.

Her expression froze, the smile quietly fading from her face.

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