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?”

Zoie, drop the matter. Don’t bring it up again. When he’s ready, he’ll

only for

His tone brooked no

done eating!” She

Johnson’s sister, called after her,

Let’s continue

Your mother and I won’t pressure you on this. Just

Dad,” Johnson replied, his tense

picked at her food, but every bite

doors

felt a complex

Johnson had shut down the engagement talk this time, what about next

to get engaged to Zoie—or even

mere thought tightened Catherine’s chest, a dull ache spreading through

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