Chapter 2608


    Chapter 2608


    "No, that''s not what I meant. 1-1 just..." Tia stuttered, frustrated. She was blushing. "I like being at


    home."


    Nicole, why don''t you arrange a spot for her in yourpany? It doesn''t matter if it''s a janitor. I''m sure


    there''ll be chances for her to meet new people," Mrs. Wace Sr. urged.


    "No, I don''t need that." Tia shook her head. She turned to Nicole. "Nicole, I''m fine. Just let me take care


    of Grandma."


    "But Grandma wants you to get married," said Nicole, pretending to sound conflicted.


    Tia bit her lip and, after hesitating, she said softly, "Grandma, I don''t want to get married."


    Looking at Tia''s deste expression, Mrs. Wace Sr. felt heartbroken for her and asked, "Did


    something happen?"


    "Nothing happened. I just feel that I''m quite satisfied with the life I have right now," Tia said with a half-


    smile, not wanting Mrs. Wace Sr. to worry for her.


    "Grandma, I say let''s forget about it. Maybe Tia''s destiny has yet toe. There''s no need to rush it,"


    Nicole reassured.


    Mrs. Wace Sr. looked at both Nicole and Tia before agreeing. "Alright then. You''re all grown up. I''m


    happy as long as you''re happy."


    Mrs. Wace Sr. could tell Tia had something on her mind, but Tia might not want to talk about it.


    Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Gloria gestured to the food. "Alright,e on! Time for food."


    "Yes, let''s eat."


    The topic of the conversation was shifted, and the atmosphere soon turned lively again.


    Originally, Nn and Lana were not hungry, so they sat for a while before going to watch television.


    The others chatted around the table withughter. Stanley would cast random nces at Tia, but Tia


    was busy eating with her head low. Feeling disappointed, Stanley stopped looking and started eating


    his food.


    Nicole saw both of their behaviors and felt slightly shocked. She wondered, ''Is there a


    misunderstanding between them?


    I feel like they still have feelings for each other, but why could they just not take a step forward in their


    rtionship?"


    "Eat up," Jared''s voice sounded right in her ears, and many more dishes filled her te.


    "Thanks, I''m good." Nicole smiled, signaling to Jared that her food was sufficient.


    When the two exchanged nces, the atmosphere between them was inexplicably sweet.


    After dinner, Tia and Mrs. Wace Sr. went back to rest.


    Daniel and Gloria gestured for everyone to sit in the living room.


    "Mom, I still have an online meetingter," Stanley informed and escaped after sensing things were not


    right.


    "Sit down," Gloria said sternly, which happened rarely.


    Stanley had no choice but to sit down. He silently sighed to himself as he realized he was about to face


    more pressure about getting married.


    As expected, Gloria started asking about it. "Can you set a date? We''ll adjust ordingly to your


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    schedule."


    "Mom, I really can''t be sure," Stanley replied helplessly.


    "What''s there to be unsure about? How many more days is that seminar of yours going to happen?"


    Gloria asked.


    "Three more days," Stanley said reluctantly.