Emily's eyes brimmed with tears, her heart swelling with emotion as she choked out, "Thank you, thank you for speaking to me like this today."

Mrs. James chuckled, "So, what do you think? Ready to tie the knot with Charlie?"

Emily, smiling through her tears, replied, "I've never been against it."

Mrs. James playfully scolded, "I knew it. Charlie has dug a hole and got me to push for the wedding."

Emily softly laughed, dabbing her eyes, and then looked up sincerely at Mrs. James, "Auntie, I do want to marry Charlie, but not just yet. I'm acutely aware of the differences between us, and I hope to one day feel like I've accomplished enough to stand by his side as an equal!"

Mrs. James pondered for a moment, "You're already perfect in my eyes."

Emily shook her head, "I can't compare with Charlie in terms of family background, and that's an unchangeable fact. But I do hope to achieve something in other areas to bridge the gap between us." Mrs. James smiled gently, "I understand where you're coming from."

fallen through today,"

confidence, making me feel closer to Charlie

said, "Then I'll not rush you. In my heart, you're already part of

earnestly responded, "Thank

be prudent in love and independent in finances. I'm happy for Charlie. But don't overburden yourself; it's also important to rely on your partner at

couldn't help but laugh, "I'll

Kya are in the garden. Go find

eyes shone

squeezed her hand and stood

an elder, a bittersweet feeling she hadn't experienced in a long while. She took a deep breath, swallowing the lump in her throat, and turned to look out the window at

up and walked towards

finally understood the source of Charlie's gentle and refined demeanor; he had an

with the James family was the fortune

Amiee were taking pictures when Marina sensed

it difficult to pinpoint

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