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 said, then picked up her phone and called

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

sleeping? Don’t you need to work?”

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

from prison, so I thought maybe you could come home and we could all

hung up the phone as soon as she finished her

Chloe’s

busy, we can always arrange for another day.” Hannah was afraid that Chloe might get angry, given

out a sigh. “Kids have their

to go for a