Chapter 1996

Janiya became flustered upon hearing this.

“So he’s dead set on Maggie.

But what sort of woman is she? How am I supposed to accept her as my daughter-in-law?”

Britton replied, “I believe she has her virtues.

She seems modest, courteous, kind, and caring.

If Sanford does marry her, in our later years, if we fall ill, she’d probably look after us for Sanford’s sake.

Upon catching Britton’s words, Janiya burst out, “Why do we need her to look after us? With our wealth, can’t we hire a top-notch caregiver instead?”

Britton countered, “That’s beside the point.

Putting faith in someone you know is always safer than a stranger, regardless of their qualifications.

Fuming at her husband’s unwavering support for Maggie, Janiya spat, “Britton, has Sanford brainwashed you? Why do you always take her side?”

Britton responded, “I’m just being rational and reasonable.

and

Isn’t it logical?”

back, “Thinking’s pointless! Look

that competent? She’s barely back, and Sanford’s already at

you’re on her

at Sanford’s behest, won’t she just dominate over me? Am I meant to be submissive

wife’s obstinacy, Britton contemplated

opted against it, fearing it might worsen her

a few

he empathized with his

his wife’s consent for Sanford and Maggie’s union would be an

Maggie stepped into

released a long

“Still on edge?”

hand, flashing a

Maggie exhaled once more.

I awful

Her mind was blank.

couldn’t recall

just knew Janiya was

“Nah, you did fine.

to be determined to be my

Sanford teased.

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