Chapter 1429:

Johnson’s voice was rigid. “Mom, stop meddling in my affairs.”

Stella’s voice rose, sharp with authority. “I’m your mother! Why shouldn’t I care about your affairs?”

“I’m not a child anymore. I can make my own decisions,” Johnson retorted.

Stella faltered, frustration tightening her face. “You—”

“Enough,” Marion interjected firmly. “If Johnson has made it clear, let it go. He’s an adult and capable of thinking for himself.”

Stella’s irritation flared as she turned to Marion. “How can you be like this? You’ve never cared about family matters!”

Marion frowned deeply. “Our children are grown and capable of making their own choices. Do you really need to control every detail? Do you think that’s best for them?”

adding, “Since Johnson doesn’t want to get engaged to Zoie, drop the matter. Don’t bring it up again. When he’s ready, he’ll let us

Stella began, only for Marion to

tone brooked no

her fork down. “I’m done eating!”

sister, called after her,

them be. Let’s continue our meal,” Marion said

“Son, don’t worry. Your mother and I won’t

Dad,” Johnson replied, his tense expression easing slightly.

picked at her food, but every

doors

felt a complex

shut down the engagement talk this time, what about next

the initiative to get

thought tightened Catherine’s chest, a

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