Love from My Dominant Boss

Chapter 293 Betrothal Gift

“Thank you, Anna.”

Upon seeing that I had agreed, Steven regarded me in surprise and thanked me for the very first time.

“Anna, you and Michael are going to be married soon, and a betrothal gift is customary in our village. Have you discussed this with him?”

The atmosphere had eased. However, the attention landed on Michael and me when my mother brought up the matter of money.

According to the wedding traditions in our village, the groom had to give a betrothal gift. I didn’t want things to be so traditional between Michael and me. After all, we were together because we loved each other, and it had nothing to do with a dowry.

My brows furrowed slightly, but I didn’t respond to my mother’s question. In truth, I said nothing to Michael since I had no desire to receive one.

Naturally, he could fork out tens of thousands, considering his status. I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I’m selling myself off if I were to ask him for a betrothal gift. And I didn’t like that feeling.

My mother knew from my silence that I hadn’t said a single word to Michael about the matter. All at once, she grew chagrined.

“Don’t tell me you’ve never brought that up with him? A betrothal gift from the groom is customary in our village, so you can’t disregard the tradition.”

While saying that, her voice sounded a tad urgent, and the look in her eyes was anxious as she stared at me.

“Mom, is it important? Michael and I love each other. The wedding will proceed with or without the betrothal gift.”

just couldn’t bring myself to agree to her demand. Michael had

him, yet you’re scrimping on his behalf. Have you forgotten the hardships your father and I faced to raise you?

was obviously irked and she wasn’t mincing

time she spoke in such a manner, I found her unreasonable. Even now, I felt rather irritated,

“Mom-”

you want to marry Michael, a betrothal gift is indispensable. Besides, parents from both parties should at least meet before the ceremony, no? You

wanted to argue, but my mother gave me no opportunity to say a single

for calling me home that night was to talk

hit me even though I had

is right about one thing. Michael and I are getting married. He should meet my parents regardless of the gap in our

I’ll arrange for Michael to meet you both in a few days when he’s not

concurred to have Michael meet them. Nonetheless, I

me Michael’s number, and I’ll phone

persistent about the matter, worried that I was merely brushing

don’t

left a bad impression on him back then. I’m truly worried that he’ll immediately rebuff her when

got to adhere to your arrangement and

mother shot to her feet and

end, I capitulated and

my phone and entered Michael’s number into

Mom calls him every other day,