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.

did not seem wavered by what he could offer and did not

all. That was a colossal blow to his

you can guide me on that?” David

air of importance. “Do not act high and mighty in front of her, and take the initiative to be good and gentle to her. What’s important is to be

married yet, and you’re taking

much.” Old Mrs. Jones couldn’t stop smiling when she recalled Rachel’s sweetness. “Where are you going?” She asked when she glimpsed David’s leaving

initiative.” David

did not expect to see Louis Smith’s sister, Jane Smith, when she returned to her

waiting for her to return. Else, she

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 want you back when

taken Jane by surprise. “Did I say anything wrong? You’ve just broken up with my brother not long ago, and I caught

told me everything. Do not think I don’t know why you went missing last time.”

away from Rachel’s face after hearing what Jane said. She was as pale as a ghost as emotion flooded her