Chapter 10

David Jones turned toward her grandma and noticed the slyness in her eyes. He grinned. “I’ll never forget your kindness, grandma.”

“You, brat!” Old Mrs. Jones threw him an irritated glance before raising her brows

triumphantly. “I did not do it for you. I’m doing it so that I get to meet my great–grandchild

soon.”

David looked downward, hiding the gloom beneath his sight. “That’s a promise then, grandma. She will be my bride. You won’t regret it, no matter what the future may bring.”

“There’s nothing I trust more than my instinct.” Old Mrs. Jones spoke. “You’re the one that needs to work hard and win her heart soon. From what I observe, she isn’t interested in you.”

That was precisely David’s worry.

No woman would reject him, considering his eligibility.

wavered by what he could offer and did not seem

was a colossal blow to

that?” David glanced at Old Mrs. Jones.

want to make her yours.” Old Mrs. Jones spoke with an air of importance. “Do not act high and mighty in front of her, and take the

help laughing. “We’re not married yet, and you’re taking

much.” Old Mrs. Jones couldn’t stop smiling when she recalled Rachel’s sweetness. “Where are you

David grinned.

Louis Smith’s sister, Jane

for her to return. Else, she wouldn’t have met her on her way back

from top to bottom. A sneer appeared on her face, “I’ve looked too highly on you. I thought you were an intelligent woman and will leave on your own after knowing that none of my family likes you. It’s totally unexpected that you’ll continue to bug my brother and Olivia. You didn’t think my brother would

face turned glacial, and her voice layered with harshness. Used to Rachel’s pettiness, the sudden change in Rachel’s behavior had taken Jane by surprise. “Did I say anything wrong? You’ve just broken up with my brother not long ago, and I caught you flirting with another man. Doesn’t that make you a woman every man could have?”

she shamelessly continued, “My brother told me everything. Do

away from Rachel’s face after hearing what Jane said. She

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