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!"

James cut to the chase, "Josiah is a few years younger than Charlie, and he's already married. I just asked Charlie when you two are planning on tying

momentarily taken aback, not immediately

quite sure what Mrs. James was getting at; was this a test, or

moment of silence, Emily had already prepared her response if Mrs. James suggested she leave-she wouldn't. She couldn't imagine being apart from Charlie

expression, "Don't overthink it, dear. We're just having a chat. After all this

you with

have decided to bring her into this world. My love for him has nothing to

James chuckled softly, shaking her head, "No, dear, it does matter. Charlie's comfortable upbringing and fine education are what shaped his

wisdom of the matriarch in front of

continued, "That's why when choosing a partner for Charlie, I considered their family and upbringing. It's why I was against your relationship

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