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.”

but she seldom comes home. I rarely see her,” Chloe said, then picked up her phone and

said in a sleepy tone, “Mom, I was still asleep. Why are you calling me

still sleeping? Don’t

a nap. What’s wrong? Is something up?” Hilda

you could come home and we could

Hilda hung up the phone as soon

once, Chloe’s face turned

Mrs. Wallace. If Hilda is busy, we can always arrange for another day.” Hannah

let out a sigh. “Kids have their own thoughts now once they

Kai had nothing better to do, he was about to go for a