NovelEnglishChapter 105
“Guess what? I went to more than a dozen countries this time. It was super awesome!” exclaimed a woman in her 50s with excitement.
Her chattering made it feel like she was in the midst of a lively market. Suzanne approached everyone awkwardly. Nathan noticed her and patted the space next to him on the couch, inviting her to sit.
Suzanne was grateful for Nathan’s thoughtful gesture. She joined Nathan on the couch and noticed a poised young woman sitting across from her. The young lady was elegant and had her eyes fixed on Suzanne.
In the first few minutes of Suzanne settling down, she observed the whole family quietly enduring the constant talk of the middle-aged
woman.
The woman, decked out in jewelry, looked quite affluent. As she casually picked up her water from the coffee table and took a sip, she noticed Suzanne sitting next to Nathan.
Her eyes widened. Without waiting for Nathan to make the
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtintroduction, she took the initiative to introduce the young lady beside
her.
“This is Elyse, from the Whitfield family. She’s my goddaughter and also the woman I found for Nate,” the middle-aged woman explained.
Suzanne was momentarily stunned, but everyone else appeared surprisingly unfazed.
“You’ve heard about the Whitfield family, haven’t you? The big shots in real estate and a prestigious family. But let’s shift our attention to Elyse today. She’s all gentle and thoughtful.
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“Elyse graduated from a top-notch university and is a champ in both arts and academics. On top of that, she’s a pro chef and knows her way around social scenes.
“And lettell you, she’s got this fantastic character and grace. She was way better than Sally in every way.
“So, Nate, what do you think? Are you happy with the bride I selected for you?” asked the middle-aged woman.
Nathan finally got a chance to talk. He leaned in a bit closer to Suzanne and said, “Aunt Lindsey, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Suzanne York.”
Lindsey Morrison’s expression changed all of a sudden. Her gaze turned cold and stern.
Nathan looked at Suzanne and introduced Lindsey to her. “Suzy, meet Lindsey-my dad’s younger sister.”
Suzanne greeted Lindsey politely, saying, “Hello, Lindsey.”
Lindsey snorted, crossed her arms, and gave Suzanne a thorough
once-over.
“What’s this, a joke? Why was I left in the dark about your ma Are you two just playing house before making it official? She’s probably not from a decent family,” Lindsey sneered.
“Nate, you should get to know Elyse instead.” Lindsey chatted a going on and on for quite a bit.
Gary felt compelled to step in. “Nate and Suzy got married, Lin. The officially registered two months ago without a wedding ceremony.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmElyse’s face instantly darkened. She couldn’t hide her displeasure.
Lindsey gasped. “What? Did they secretly tie the knot? This has been happening since Tay. I’ve raised all these kids. Shouldn’t they at least
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get my blessing?
“Tay did it, Toby and Dukie followed suit, and now Nate is on the spath. What’s happening? Am I already in the afterlife or something?
“I even introduced my carefully chosen goddaughters, all of whom make excellent wife material, didn’t I? Gary, Florence, this is getting out of hand!”
Feeling concerned, Florence immediately explained, “Lin! Nate’s grandma picked his wife, and we can do nothing about it.”.
“Mom has been sick for years, hasn’t she? She’s an old fool. Can she even judge people properly? Are you guys fools, too?” Lindsey pulled out a handkerchief and began wiping away her tears.
Suzanne watched intently, and Nathan sighed helplessly as he foresaw what was coming. He approached from behind and covered her ears tightly.
Startled, Suzanne’s heart began to race uncontrollably. She got all
tense when she felt Nathan’s warm hands covering her ears. Nathan didn’t want her to hear what Lindsey was about to say.
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