Betrayal At The Altar

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

was a colossal blow to

guide me on that?” David glanced at Old Mrs.

front of her, and take the initiative to be good and gentle to her. What’s important is to be loyal to her. You’ll get it

yet, and you’re taking her side

couldn’t stop smiling when she recalled

initiative.” David grinned.

Louis Smith’s sister, Jane Smith, when

to return. Else, she wouldn’t

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

it one more time!” Rachel’s 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

continued, “My brother told me everything. Do

She was as pale as a ghost as emotion flooded