Chapter 236 Think Twice Before Deciding on a Lifetime Commitment

Octavia glared at him fiercely “How dare you speak that way to me I’m your aunt!”

Jonathan joined in the confrontation, his voice filled with aggression. “Joe, my mother is only looking out for your best interests. How could you support a stranger?”

“If Chloe’s a stranger, doesn’t that mean that your mother is also a stranger?” Joseph retorted calmly, leaving Jonathan momentarily speechless.

Realizing that engaging in further argument would be futile, Octavia took a deep breath and changed the topic. “Enough of this discussion. Since you’ve chosen her despite our concerns, there’s nothing more to be said. You live your own life. However, we’d appreciate knowing some basic information about her.”

Joseph maintained a composed smile as he stood by Chloe’s side.

Unaffected by the tension, Chloe greeted Octavia respectfully, her voice filled with sweetness. Nice to meet you, Aunt Tavia.”

Octavia found some solace in Chloe’s respectful demeanor and her frustration was momentarily subdued “As you are aware of the Whitman family’s circumstances, there are countless women. vying to marry into our family. As the eldest grandson, Joe’s wife must possess suitable qualities. You appear to possess some charm, so can you provide some information about your family background?”

Chloe blinked innocently before replying, “I am my only family, and I’m self-sufficient. Aunt Tavia, rest assured I will not be a burden to the Whitmans.”

heart, Benjamin was

this revelation. ‘Joe married an orphan? This is utterly unacceptable! she exclaimed internally.

Docwood, or internationally. How could they allow an

their family!

so many women who’re more suitable than this woman to be Joe’s wife, yet… Honey, you need to

“Joe, I advise you

his wife had been traveling overseas for some time and had just returned a few days ago. Harold, his father,

wedding.

someone they could proudly present to others. And now, seeing it for himself, it was indeed the case.

own decisions in my own matters. I control my own life, and I

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saw how Joseph defended her. He paused for a moment

a moment and replied, “Through a

bar where alcohol flowed freely, so it’s totally okay for me to call it a social gathering, right?’

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