Chapter 43 The Marriage Proposal
of the 1.4 million dollars and finally compromised.
Despite her reluctance, Lauren though
She slowly descended the stairs and walked over to the sofa, sitting down with a cold gaze that swept over everyone present.
David picked up his teacup and blew gently on the tea leaves floating on the surface before taking a sip. “You’re not getting any younger. Staying home all the time isn’t the answer. Your mother and I have talked about it. The Brooker family from Balewood is one of the top elite families in the Caplistan. Marrying into their family would be a life of luxury. Even though your character leaves much to be desired, you are still our flesh and blood. As your parents, we naturally want the best for you. Your dowry won’t be lacking either.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Kenneth’s grip on the teacup tightened.
So this was what David had meant when he said that he had a way to work with the Brooker family of Balewood
But this was not what I wanted to see.
JA A growing sense of unease stirred within him. He lifted his teacup and drained it in one gulp, barely able to suppress the
inexplicable emotions rising within him.
Alice’s face was filled with a forced smile. She leaned forward, took Lauren’s hand, and patted it gently. Laurie, your father and I are reluctant to let you go, but a daughter has to get married eventually. While you’re still young, you can choose a good match. If you wait too long, you’ll only be left with the dregs. The Brooker family of Balewood is a prestigious family, even more prestigious than ours.”
Lauren subtly withdrew her hand, lowered her eyes, and remained silent.
A prestigious family!
If they really were so prestigious, why would they settle for me!
They simply wanted to use me as a pawn to ensure the Bennett family’s status among the elite
They wouldn’t allow me to refuse, and I had no reason to refase.
While Lauren remained silent, Elliot reacted vehemently. “Dad. Mom, you’re going to marry Laurie off to that Caplistan Bossman? Why didn’t you discuss it with me first? No, I don’t agree
David’s face darkened.
Alice quickly intervened, “Elliot, don’t talk nonsense.”
“I am not talking nonsense. The Brooker family heir isn’t easy to deal with, and he…
“Enough!” David roared, cutting him off mid–sentence, his eyes filled with warning.
Elliot clenched his fists. “Laurie doesn’t even know him. She won’t agree.”
The focus shifted to Lauren, and all eyes in
the room turned to her.
Lauren raised her eyes, met Elliot’s eyes, and said without hesitation, “I agree.
Her voice was clear and determined, echoing through the quiet living room.
David, Alice, and Willow’s faces lit up with joy.
Elliot’s expression became grim.
However, Kenneth was staring intently at Lauren’s face, his grip on the teacup tightening until a sound of “cracked!” came out.
The sheer force of his grip shattered the teacup.
Shards of glass cut into his palm, and blood dripped onto the pristine white carpet, turning into a bright crimson stain.
Chapter 43 The Marriage Proposal
But Kenneth seemed oblivious to the pain. His sharp gaze remained fixed on Lauren.
Lauren’s eyes briefly glanced at his bleeding hand, but her expression was unmoved.
Her indifference instantly transported Kenneth back to five years ago.
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It was the last competition of their senior year of high school. That day, he had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, but he had insisted on competing just to see her.
When she heard about his high fever, her eyes were red with worry. She supported him and scolded. “Are you stupid? How can you compete with such a high fever?”
Seeing her concern for him had warmed his heart and made him feel that his efforts had been worth it. But she had only grown angrier. “You’re burning up, and you’re still smiling?”
Lauren, who had never missed a single competition, had skipped this one just for him.
The frail girl had practically carried him to the nearest hospital.
He had been lying on the hospital bed receiving an IV while she stayed by his side. They had been so close then. Now they were like strangers
The girl who had cried over his fever now looked at his Merding hand without a trace of emotion.
Did she really not care!
Marilyn quickly brought the first aid kit and started to bandage his hand. Willow looked on the verge of tears, her voice. trembling. “Kenn, how could you be so careless? Just hold on a little longer, and it’ll be bandaged soon.”
But Kenneth did not seem to notice her words. His gaze remained fixed on Lauren, unable to look away.
As he stared at Lauren’s impassive face, an indescribable emotion surged within him.
Lauren sat on her knees with her hands folded like a cold statue. The sofiness that had once made her worry about his illness had long since turned to dust during their live years in prison. All that remained was her fear of him
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