Charlie let out a chuckle, "Who was it again that came to tell me Josiah got married? It wasn't me seeking you out, was it?"

Mrs. James couldn't help but laugh, waving her hand dismissively, "Oh, come on now. A mother knows her child best. I understand what's going on in that head of yours. Why don't you take Kya out for some fun? I'll take care of Emily here!"

Charlie grinned, slipping a jacket on Kya and scooping her up for an outdoor adventure.

After waiting a few minutes, Mrs. James saw Emily emerge and greeted her with a gentle smile, "Emily, dear, come sit."

Emily, sensing Mrs. James had something important to discuss, tensed up a little but managed a graceful smile, "Auntie!"

I just asked Charlie when you two are planning on tying the knot, and he told me to

was momentarily taken aback,

Mrs. James was getting at; was this a test, or was she

silence, Emily had already prepared her response if Mrs. James suggested she leave-she

overthink it, dear. We're just having a chat. After all this time, there are things we ought to discuss openly and honestly." Emily composed

you love Charlie? Or are you with him because of

I have decided

matter. Charlie's comfortable upbringing and fine education are what shaped his character and charm, all things you've fallen for, which are inevitably tied to his

Mrs. James, realizing the wisdom of the matriarch in front of her, unable

Charlie, I considered

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