The Man’s Decree

Chapter 457 Wedding Gift

The car actually belonged to Josephine. Jared did not buy a car as there were plenty to borrow from between the garages of Josephine and Tommy. As a result, Jared always had an arsenal of vehicles at his disposal.

Ingrid nodded impatiently. “There was also talk that you came with a very pretty girl. Is she your girlfriend?”

Jared nodded with a helpless smile. The gossip of village women travels faster than scandals on the Internet!

“Where is she?” Ingrid demanded as she dragged him indoors. “Bring me to her!”

Upon pushing open the front door, they found Hannah and Josephine on the other end ready to receive them.

“Aunt Hannah!” Ingrid called cheerily.

“You’re about to get married in a couple of days, Ingrid. Why are you still out and about?”

“It’s too crowded and noisy at home! I had to come out for a breather.”

fell onto Josephine, who was standing beside Hannah. “You must be Jared’s girlfriend,” she gasped. “Oh, my. You’re

heart swelled with warmth at

to meet you.” She extended her

she took Josephine’s hand. “Nice to meet you,

of the sun, you kids. Take this conversation indoors,” Hannah said as she stepped through

back into the house as Ingrid stared at Josephine with such intent that

at her like that

luxury brands from head to toe,” Ingrid whispered admiringly. “Those are Cartier earrings! Do you

her scrutiny, she asked, “What does your

impressed by Ingrid’s sharp observation

get to bring you a wedding gift, Ingrid. I

in horror. “I can’t accept them, Josephine,” she cried, waving her hands

“Think of it as a gift from us!” As she spoke, she forced Ingrid around to put the earrings on for her. “They look so pretty on you! Imagine how they’ll complement your wedding

the mention of her wedding, the joy in Ingrid’s face seemed to fade a little as if