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Johnson's voice was rigid. “Mom, stop meddling in my affairs.”
Stella's voice rose, sharp with authority. “I'm your mother! Why shouldn't | care about your affairs?”
“I'm not a child anymore. | can make my own decisions,” Johnson retorted.
Stella faltered, frustration tightening her face. “You—"
“Enough,” Marion interjected firmly. “If Johnson has made it clear, let it go. He's an adult and capable of thinking
for himself.”
Stella’s irritation flared as she turned to Marion. “How can you be like this? You've never cared about family
matters!”
Marion frowned deeply. “Our children are grown and capable of making their own choices. Do you really need to
control every detail? Do you think that’s best for them?”
He paused before adding, “Since Johnson doesn’t want to get engaged to Zoie, drop the matter. Don’t bring it up
again. When he’s ready, he'll let us know, and then we can make the arrangements.”
“But—I—" Stella began, only for Marion to cut her off.
“That's final!” His tone brooked no argument.
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Fuming, Stella slammed her fork down. “I'm done eating!” She then stormed out of the dining room.
“Mom!” Eliana Hoffman, Johnson's sister, called after her, rising to follow.
“Let them be. Let's continue our meal,” Marion said calmly.
After a moment, he turned to Johnson, his voice resolute. “Son, don’t worry. Your mother and | won't pressure
you on this. Just do what feels right.”
“Thanks, Dad,” Johnson replied, his tense expression easing slightly. “Let's eat.”
Catherine picked at her food, but every bite tasted bland.
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She felt a complex mix of emotions.
Although Johnson had shut down the engagement talk this time, what about next time?
Would he eventually take the initiative to get engaged to Zoie—or even marry her?
The mere thought tightened Catherine’s chest, a dull ache spreading through her.
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why her emotions were in such
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thatdobhson was family, that one
day he would start a new family with
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After the meal, she retreated upstairs
to her room. The moment she
stepped inside, Sp RBRsEdRd
her bedn@ pie the blanket over
her head. She wanted to shut out her
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thoughts, but they swirled
relentlessly, refusing to fade. The
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Meanwhile, Johnson knocked on the door of Stella’s room and stepped inside. Seeing him, Stella turned her face
away, ignoring him. Undeterred, Johnson sat beside her.
“Mom, why did you suddenly think I should get engaged to Zoie?” he asked.
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