The Man’s Decree

“Well, if both of them are okay with it, I don’t mind either! Besides, I’ve watched Kai grow up since he was a little boy. It wasn’t entirely his fault either that he was sent into jail.” Chloe suddenly walked into their house with a bowl. “I made this soup myself. Have a taste!”

“Mrs. Wallace?” Kai was surprised to see Chloe. He quickly reached out his hands to receive the bowl.

Ever since they moved to Horington when Kai was still a teenager, the Chance family had had a good relationship with the Wallace family and they had been neighbors.

“You’re too kind, Mrs. Wallace! I’ve watched Hilda grow up too. She’s a very smart and beautiful young lady. It would be great if we could be in-laws!” Hannah stood up and grabbed Chloe to sit with her.

“Hannah, I’d be more than happy if Hilda were to get married to Kai. After all, she’s my only child. I still need her to take care of me in the future, so I don’t wish for her to stay far away from me. I’ll give her a call now and ask her to come back home. We can all have a meal together,” Chloe chirped. She was obviously satisfied with Kai as well.

“Sounds great!” Hannah nodded happily. “I heard that Hilda has found a job that pays well.”

seldom comes home. I rarely see her,” Chloe

sleepy tone, “Mom, I

afternoon! Why are you still sleeping? Don’t you need to work?” Chloe

so I took a nap.

Kai has been released from prison, so I thought maybe you could come home and we could

Perhaps another day.” Hilda hung up the phone as

once, Chloe’s face

always arrange for another day.” Hannah was afraid that Chloe might get angry, given how the conversation

“Kids have their

Kai’s house until evening. Since Kai had nothing better to do, he was about to go for a