Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

“Whether you like it or not, you’re getting married this time. I know what you’re thinking about. You’re just waiting for Alex to marry you, aren’t you? But there’s no hope for that anymore. Alex is going to marry Kate.”

With that, Carmen yanked Heather from the bed and started pulling her out of the room.

Never Marry Him

“Mom, what are you doing? I’ve told you, I won’t marry him. There’s no way I’m marrying a man old enough to be my father just for money.”

Heather struggled with all her might but to no avail. These days, Carmen had been doing a lot of physical work, be it household chores or outside work to earn money. Thus, her strength was much greater than that of Heather.

Ignoring Heather’s struggle, Carmen continued to drag her out of the room. She was genuinely terrified of enduring a life of poverty and couldn’t bear it for even a single day. The only person with the potential to change this situation was Heather.

“Mom, if you keep forcing me like this, I might as well die!” Heather said defiantly.

Upon hearing her daughter’s words, Carmen gradually calmed down. She released Heather’s hand with an apologetic expression on her face.

“I’m sorry, Heather, I was too harsh just now. Please don’t be mad at me. I’m at my wit’s end. I’m worn out from working and doing housework every day. I can’t go on like this anymore. can only place my hopes on you.”

As Carmen spoke, she suddenly covered her face and began to cry. Her sobs were heart- wrenching, as if she had suffered the greatest injustice in the world.

heartbrokenly, Heather was somewhat moved. She reached

had developed even though Carmen usually

quite selfish at times, she was still Heather’s mother. Heather

wipe away the tears on Carmen’s face, she offered comfort, saying, “Please don’t cry. I’ll go

at Heather with a smile and asked, “Do you really agree to go on a date with Mr. Watson?

let out a helpless sigh and repeated, “I’ve agreed to meet

crying. My dear daughter, you’re so understanding. You truly are

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a tremendous sense of relief, knowing that her naive daughter

slipped into the best dress from her wardrobe and applied

It was quite unusual to see a Porsche in such a remote and impoverished

pushed open the car door and stepped out As he got closer

untouched by the ordinary world. It’s as if she has emerged straight from

you are truly stunning. I’m almost overwhelmed by your beauty. You’re even more beautiful than the celebrities who appeared on television,” Dexter

compliments, Heather just smiled without saying a word. Being stared at by this older man in

at his greedy eyes, Heather could tell

promised Carmen. Even if she didn’t like it, she had to go on a date