Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade by Mr. Adeel

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“Whether you like it or not, you’re getting married this time. I know what you’re thinking about. You’re just waiting for Alex to marry you, aren’t you? But there’s no hope for that anymore. Alex is going to marry Kate.”

With that, Carmen yanked Heather from the bed and started pulling her out of the room.

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Never Marry Him

“Mom, what are you doing? I’ve told you, I won’t marry him. There’s no way I’m marrying a man old enough to be my father just for money.”

Heather struggled with all her might but to no avail. These days, Carmen had been doing a lot of physical work, be it household chores or outside work to earn money. Thus, her strength was much greater than that of Heather.

Ignoring Heather’s struggle, Carmen continued to drag her out of the room. She was genuinely terrified of enduring a life of poverty and couldn’t bear it for even a single day. The only person with the potential to change this situation was Heather.

“Mom, if you keep forcing me like this, I might as well die!” Heather said defiantly.

Upon hearing her daughter’s words, Carmen gradually calmed down. She released Heather’s hand with an apologetic expression on her face.

“I’m sorry, Heather, I was too harsh just now. Please don’t be mad at me. I’m at my wit’s end. I’m worn out from working and doing housework every day. I can’t go on like this anymore. can only place my hopes on you.”

sobs were heart- wrenching,

Heather was somewhat moved. She reached

even though Carmen usually took good care of herself. Observing Carmen’s face, she also spotted the emergence of wrinkles.

still Heather’s mother.

Carmen’s face, she offered comfort, saying, “Please don’t cry.

her tears instantly ceased as delight crossed her face. She looked at Heather with a smile and asked, “Do you really agree to go on a

out a helpless sigh and repeated, “I’ve agreed to meet with

My dear daughter, you’re so understanding. You truly are

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have to endure hardships anymore.” Carmen fi a tremendous sense of relief, knowing that her naive daughter had finally realized

the best dress from her wardrobe and applied some makeup. After styling her

quite unusual to see a Porsche in such a remote and impoverished place. Without a second thought,

door and stepped out As he got closer and took a

before me? She’s like a fairy, so exquisite and ethereal, seemingly untouched by the ordinary world. It’s

are truly stunning. I’m almost overwhelmed by your beauty. You’re even more beautiful than

Heather just smiled without saying a word. Being stared at by this older man in front of her was starting to make her feel

eyes, Heather could tell what

no choice as she had already promised Carmen. Even if she

though Heather didn’t talk to him. After all, who could possibly lose their temper when faced with a beautiful

the car. With a smile, Dexter asked Heather, “Ms. Jennings, do you prefer Eurasian