Chapter 1245


    After a refreshing shower and slipping into clean clothes, Hertha returned to the living room only to find


    her parents seated on the couch with Spencer. They had serious looks on their faces, clearly deep in


    discussion about something important.


    Her heart sank with a sense of foreboding.


    Indeed, she overheard her mother say with augh, “All right, it’s settled then. Engagement at the end


    of next month, and we’ll have a wedding by year’s end.”


    “I agree, but this is a big step. We should discuss it with your parents before making any final


    decisions,” Ashton added, clearly satisfied with Spencer. After all, a guy like him marrying Hertha would


    be a stroke of luck.


    He was handsome and well-educated. He had a good job and knew how to take care of others. He was


    the kind of man any parent would wee with open arms.


    Spencer''s face was adorned with a polite, warm smile as he said, “I’ve already talked it over with my


    parents. They said it’s up to me, but of course, both our parents should definitely have a formal meeting


    together. Are you avable the day after tomorrow? My parents mentioned they could join us for a meal


    then.”


    “Oh yes, of course, we have time,” Kimberly eagerly chimed in, almost tripping over her words in her


    anxiety to not let this opportunity slip away.


    Unable to bear it any longer, Hertha took a deep breath and stormed in front of them, her voice tinged


    with anger, “You’re nning my life behind my back? Did anyone even think to ask for my opinion?”


    Her outburst drew their attention, and all three turned to look at her simultaneously.


    Seeing Hertha upset, Spencer shifted awkwardly, his gaze dropping in embarrassment.


    Kimberly was upset that Hertha''s rudeness had put Spencer in such an awkward spot. She stood up,


    positioned herself between Hertha and Spencer and chastised her daughter sternly, “Hertha, can''t you


    speak nicely? Spencer is such a catch, and if you don''t marry him, who will you marry? Your father and


    I want only the best for you. Besides, haven''t you taken a shine to him as well?”


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    Hertha was speechless. How desperate were her parents to marry her off this quickly?


    How could they discuss her preferences in front of the man in question, bolstering his ego and putting


    her at a disadvantage?


    “Mom, when did I ever tell you I liked him?” Hertha, already in a sour mood, tried to keep her


    Her question only made Spencer more ufortable, his hand subconsciously adjusting his sses


    to hide his difiture.


    Trying to preserve Spencer''s dignity, Ashton also stood up and sharply scolded Hertha, “Hertha, we''ve


    indulged your whims at home, but you’re an adult now. There''s a time and ce for everything!”


    “I—” Hertha wanted to retort but stopped upon seeing her parents'' unwavering support for Spencer.


    Their hearts had been stolen by Spencer. No words of hers would bring them back to reality.


    She realized that any further argument would only reinforce their view of her as childish and


    headstrong.


    “That child, still mming doors,” Kimberly muttered with disapproval. She then turned to Spencer with


    a warm, friendly smile and said, “Spencer, dear, Hertha can be a bit hot-headed, but she has a kind


    heart. She''s incredibly sincere. You’ll see once you get to know each other better, that she''s actually


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    Spencer retained his polite smile, exuding an air of genteel manners and dutiful respect.