Stanley paused for a moment, feeling a flicker of guilt. He hadn't come to be a

victim of a public display of affection.

Horace had reunited with his wife. Meanwhile, Stanley had been separated from

Wendy for three years and hadn't managed to get her into bed.

"I came to talk to you about something important," Stanley said, his tone serious.

"What is it?" Brittany asked.

Just then, Jessica appeared She had been inside her room, but when she heard

Stanley's voice, she rushed out immediately.

"Stanley, you came at the perfect time! Now that my mom's back, let's talk about

our wedding. When are you going to marry me? "Jessica smiled brightly, looping

her arm through Stanley's.

Brittany looked at Stanley thoughtfully. "You and Jessica were engaged since you

were young. You're not getting any younger, and it's time to settle down.

Tomorrow, your mother and I will pick a date for you two to get married."

Horace watched Stanley quietly, saying nothing.

Stanley's cold gaze landed on Jessica's face. "Let go."

caught

arm free and warned

Jessica was speechless.

the tangled feelings

are

off the engagement,"

Call off the engagement?

want to break off your

had known this

than

formally

to plead. "This engagement between our

the Capital knows about

cut it out, and just

you deaf? I'm not marrying you. I'm

hardened. After all, Jessica

better think carefully, Stanley. This is a

engagement with

nodded resolutely. "Yes, I am.

"I don't want to

help me! I want to

Brittany, tears streaming down her

I'm supposed to

my life? I might

suddenly turned and slammed her forehead against

open, and she grabbed Jessica's arm firmly.

you doing? Don't

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