Tracy was determined to marry into the Holcomb family, and Sally seemed to be quite satisfied with her.

Maybe Tracy would bring a big dowry when she got married. Sally would absolutely be excited about it.

But right now, the one thing stopping this happy moment was Jared.

“I don’t want her to be my mom. You’re my mom,” Yvonne said, pouting. She clung to my neck, sobbing. “You gave birth to me.”

I looked at her in surprise. Yvonne had grown up a lot lately. I wondered if it had something to do with my divorce.

I couldn’t deny that her words made me feel better. At least she still remembered who her real mom was. But even though I appreciated how thoughtful she was, it still didn’t stir up those old motherly feelings.

I wasn’t going to let my emotions guide how I treated her. And I definitely wasn’t going to scold her out of frustration. I simply told her the truth.

“Yvonne, these are things adults decide, not you. If your dad wants to remarry, whether it’s Tracy or someone else, you’ll need to get along with her,” I

said.

Yvonne stared at me, her eyes full of tears, and her face showed a mix of confusion and panic.

Just then, Nathan came over. Seeing Yvonne crying, he asked, “What’s wrong with her? Is she sick?”

Yvonne was still under the weather. Her lips were pale, and she seemed so fragile.

sick and just had an injection at the hospital,” I

immediately asked me in a low voice, “Should she

was so attentive. Jared probably wouldn’t have thought

don’t want to eat anymore. I’ll throw up

nodded. “Alright, just have a few

the minestrone soup

older man suddenly walked

up and greeted him. “Professor Schneider! What a

you’ve been working on

admiration.

his wife showed up with some takeout, and he added, “Can I have your business card?

quickly handed over his card with both hands.

of yourself, young man.”

down, and I stared at him, surprised “Why did that man call

mom’s last name. When I was a kid, I used her surname. After she moved overseas, I switched back to my dad’s last name, Hallman. I actually

1/2

23

Chapter 311

༥ ཊཱི 83%E

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255