NovelGoldChapter 1329 Chapter 1329: Alicia, of course, had a deep respect for Scarlette's feelings.
Years earlier, the Reed family had expressed a desire for Scarlette to marry their son, Kenji Reed. Ellis had gone to great lengths to demonstrate his sincerity, nearly overwhelming the Ward family with wealth.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA few years back, when Caden's stomach condition flared up again, it was Jaida who had been there to save his life.
Caden and Alicia recognized that these debts could be settled in other ways, but when Scarlette was ten, meeting Kenji for the first time, she had been talking about marrying him since then.
However, as soon as Scarlette started college, she fell for the campus heartthrob and no longer wished to marry Kenji.
Alicia said firmly, "Is a promise just a joke to you? Ellis is a proud and strong man, yet he bent over backward for his son. It would be one thing if we hadn't agreed initially, but backing out after setting an engagement is not acceptable." Caden understood his wife's concern. However, when faced with the choice of offending the Reed family or upsetting Scarlette, he would always choose to stand by Scarlette.
Caden declared, "I'll deal with the Reed family and take Scarlette to apologize personally. If Ellis is fine with it, that's great. If not, I'm ready to face their displeasure." Alicia frowned, worry in her eyes, but when she glanced at the carefree Scarlette, she sighed helplessly. "Go ahead and formally break off the engagement." Though spoiled by her parents, Scarlette was sensible about serious matters. Aware she was at fault this time, she agreed to go to Banta without complaint and even dressed carefully to appear demure and refined, hoping to make a positive impression on Ellis and Jaida.
Discover fresh tales on galnovsScarlette braced for a difficult discussion, but to her surprise, Ellis and Jaida were understanding.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Arranged marriages aren't ideal. The children are grown now, and we should honor their decisions," Jaida said, sighing yet smiling. Scarlette sat quietly next to her, grateful for the understanding.
Whispering, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Reed," Scarlette's voice trembled slightly. Jaida gently patted her head and reassured her, "Don't worry. You haven't done anything wrong." Just as the meeting was about to end, Kenji arrived.
The two sons of the Reed family had inherited their father's appearance and mannerisms, with Kenji, the younger son, standing out even more among his peers in his early twenties. He had inherited his mother's talent and was already making a nfor himself in the research field.
Kenji stood before the elders, m expressing regret for his late arrival with both humility and elegance.
e Scarlette gazed at Kenji, her thoughts drifting back to their first encounter years earlier. This man three years her senior, had stood tall above her, his striking appearance having once made her constantly speak of marrying him.
But how did Kenji react at that time? He hadn't responded. Instead, he had simply twisted his lips in disdain. Yes, disdain.
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