Chapter 23


    Chapter 23


    Jennifer told them to get divorced before they could even greet her.


    Melinda instantly realized the situation she was in. Instead of responding, she turned to look at the


    sedate man beside her.


    “Don’t look at him, Jennifer said sternly. “My son and Monica are a perfect match. I have no idea how


    you got pregnant with his kids. Hell, I don’t even know if those are his kids. However, I won’t


    acknowledge you to be part of my family We’ll raise the kids and give you some money as


    compensation.”


    Since Stanley was silent, Melinda couldn’t tell what was on his mind.


    “That’s not my decision to make, she replied. “It’s up to your son. After all, he insisted on marrying me.”


    Upon hearing that, Jennifer was displeased, for the younger woman had no regard for her.


    I’m asking about your stance, not his!”


    “Mom, marriage is not a game. Despite the calmness in Stanley’s voice, he sounded authoritative. “I


    gave it some serious consideration before deciding to marry her. I’ve brought her here to see you just


    to let you know that I will never marry Monica”


    “Stanley!” Jennifer was agitated, and disbelief was written all over her face. “You can’t just marry any


    woman because you don’t love Monica!”


    “She’s not any woman,” Stanley stressed. “She’s the kids‘ mother. No one else is more suited to be my


    wife,”


    As fury rose within her, Jennifer held her chest with a hand. Seeing that, Stephanie promptly supported


    her weight. However, Stanley bowed to his mother and left the ce with Melinda.


    A worried Melinda turned her head to look, but Stanley was unwavering.


    On their way home, Melinda was seated beside the man as she recalled the earlier incident.


    He’s going against his mother. Did he marry me in a hurry just because he doesn’t love Monica? That’s


    ridiculous!


    The Lamborghini stopped in front of Emerald Harbor. After getting out of the car, Stanley headed


    straight to the vi. By the time Melinda left the vehicle, the man was about to entnovelxo fast


    updateer the living room.


    He went upstairs and infused some nutrient solution into his veins before heading to the study.


    During dinner, Melinda was with the kids.


    “The robot Daddy gave me is fun and clever! It has such a cute voice too.” Samuel was still excited


    about his new toy. “Mommy, it’s also a knowledgeablepanion. I’ll sleep with it tonight!”


    “Mine is pink. I love it too.” Pam smiled sheepishly. “Mr. Swanson told me that Daddy gave you


    some roses. Has he fallen in love with you, Mommy?”


    “Isn’t it natural that Mommy and Daddy are in love?” Samuel refuted. “After all, our Mommy is so


    beautiful.”


    Melinda looked at the kids with a smile. “Stop talking and have your dinner.”


    “Was Grandma fierce?”


    “I said stop talking and have your dinner!”


    Meanwhile, it was quiet in the study upstairs.


    Stanley was seated by the desk as his bony fingers flew across the keyboard. The jewelry set for


    Brund’s royalty to celebrate the New Year was the Fox Group’s key project next month. As such, he


    had to do some


    nning and hold a meeting as soon as possible so that he could delegate work to the design


    department.


    Fox Jewelry was unrivaled in the industry, though they still had a strong opponent, R–n Group.


    They only managed to surpass the rivalpany in recent years.


    After dinner, Melinda told the kids several stories.


    Sherry then helped the kids to wash up before Melinda got them to sleep.


    When she entered the bedroom at 10.00PM, she realized Stanley wasn’t around.


    After giving it some thought, she headed to the study. The entire ce was silent, and no noise was


    hearding from the study.


    She pressed her ear against the door to find out what was going on inside. Much to her surprise, the


    door wasn’t firmly closed. The next instant, she lost her bnce and crashed into the man’s firm chest.


    At the same time, she wrapped her arms around his waist.


    As Stanley looked at the woman in his embrace, he parted his lips.


    Melinda quickly straightened up and looked at him, feeling embarrassed. For a moment, she had no


    idea what to say. “I wasn’t eavesdropping or taking a peek. I just… I just…“.


    Stanley ignored the woman’s embarrassed expression and brushed past her, not intending to settle the


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