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.

by what he could offer

That was a colossal blow to his

can guide me on that?”

front of her, and take the initiative to be good and gentle to her. What’s

not married yet, and you’re taking her

like that girl very 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

initiative.” David

sister, Jane Smith, when she returned to her

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

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

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

everything. Do not think I don’t know why you went missing

face after hearing what Jane said. She was as pale as a ghost as emotion flooded her eyes.