Chapter 617

Jason's ears perked up, catching Monica's words. "Aren't you girls all about equality these days?" he teased.

Monica just sighed, choosing to focus on the road.

As they drove along, Jason broke the silence. "How did things go with that guy from the dating app?"

Monica shrugged with a wry smile. "Total disaster. He was such a mama's boy. Can you believe it? Always running everything by his mom. Hard pass for me." Jason raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Didn't you say you wouldn't consider anyone over 22?"

"Sometimes you've got to be flexible," Monica chuckled awkwardly. "With the holidays around the corner, blind dates are in full swing. I'm booked till New Year's." "Nobody caught your eye?"

"Not exactly," Monica replied. "There's this one guy who's pretty decent. He's twenty-two, just graduated, comes from a well-off family with a couple of properties and a jewelry shop. Plus, he's an only child. My mom thinks marrying him would be a win." "When's the meet-up?" Jason asked.

"New Year's Day. He's abroad right now, coming back for the holidays."

"Sounds like you're busy."

you up for the holidays?" Monica asked casually. "You're not getting any younger. Maybe it's time to

into blind dates," Jason said. "Finding someone to share your life with isn't

in his words, sensing a critique of

driving on in silence until they reached Jason's

spotted someone. "Looks like

stood with a

slightly, then stepped out of the car, saying to Monica,

Monica said, driving off as Jason approached

calling

said, patting

playing the caring mother card. "We haven't eaten yet.

had always supported Alisa and Isla, stepping in

herself in the kitchen while Jason helped Isla with her homework. Their interaction was heartwarming, like a

growing. Knowing about Monica, she'd been making her presence felt more around Jason, using Isla as an

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