Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 834 How Can a Woman Not Have Children?

After Gladys was satisfied with the food arrangement, she came over with a kind smile to have a quick chat with Narissa. “Just wait a little longer, Narissa. There is some traffic on the road, but Jayden’s father will be home soon. I’m sorry for the slight delay.”

“It’s fine, Mrs. Quinn. I’m not hungry yet,” Narissa answered cautiously.

“That’s good. Here, have some fruits!” Gladys enthusiastically placed the fruit platter before her.

Narissa was flattered, and despite being shy, she still took a slice of watermelon.

Right then, sounds of footsteps echoed from the door, and Jayden’s father, Harold, who hadn’t shown himself until now, finally appeared. He was holding a briefcase in one hand, and his suit jacket was hanging over his other arm. In a suit, leather shoes, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses over the bridge of his nose, he looked completely like a veteran cadre that Jayden had described him to be.

“You’re finally home. We’re all waiting for you!”

While Gladys rushed over to help him with his things, Jayden and Narissa also rose to their feet and greeted him politely.

“Dad.”

“Hello, Mr. Quinn.”

Harold had a rather stern face, but he didn’t say much. Instead, he merely calmly swept his eyes over them and nodded at the two youngsters in acknowledgment. “Let’s eat.”

After that, they sat around the dinner table, where Gladys kept piling up food on Narissa’s plate. “Oh, have more food. Just look how skinny you are! You must have been hard at work! I spent many hours on this stew, and the flavor is amazing. Give it a try!” As soon as she was free, she stared at Narissa. “What a fine lady you are. My son will be so blessed in the future!”

Mrs. Quinn,” Narissa answered docilely, her ears reddened by Gladys’ sincere compliment. Her bashfulness was plain

of a sudden, Harold, who had been quiet the whole time, spoke, and

is. He has no tact. Don’t take it to heart, Narissa. But honestly speaking, this is one of the things that has been bothering us for quite a while. Once

yet,” Jayden couldn’t stand it any

child if not now?” Then, he paused momentarily as

own good, but times are different now, and we have

don’t care what the young people are going on about now. Carrying on the family line isn’t out of time at all. You should do what is appropriate for your age. I’m announcing this right here

cutlery aside. “I’m sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Quinn. Thank you for your generosity today, but I’m sorry to say that I’m probably not the ideal future daughter-in-law you have in mind. I don’t plan to have a child, so… enjoy your meal. I shall take my leave now,” she said and walked toward

gripped her wrist as he tried to convince her to

this. “Is she still a woman if she doesn’t want to have a child? My son is a catch, and there are plenty of

Shut it, will you?” Gladys fidgeted nervously, turned to Narissa, and soothed, “Don’t listen to his father. It’s fine if you don’t want to have a child. Nevertheless, your relationship with Jayden shouldn’t be dictated by us. Both of you will live with

Harold remained relentless. “I brought him up to this age, so he has the duty to carry on the family’s lineage. Nobody can change my mind about

and Gladys’ offer. “I’m sorry,

she left without

her. She’s not familiar with the area here. Don’t

over her.” After he spared an angry glower at Harold,

lively atmosphere returned to its usual silent and

man. Why did you bring up all that when the dinner was going

think he was at fault for voicing his opinion. “Did I say anything wrong? How can a woman not have children? Since she doesn’t want to have children, there’s

will have a baby, but not now. Once they’re married, she can’t stop us from urging

be true, but she clearly doesn’t want to have a child now. So why is she willing to marry into our family?” Harold was reluctant to