The Man's Decree

Chapter 457 Wedding Gift

The car actually belonged to Josephine. Jared did not buy a car as there were plenty to borrow from between the garages of Josephine and Tommy. As a result, Jared always had an arsenal of vehicles at his disposal.

Ingrid nodded impatiently. “There was also talk that you came with a very pretty girl. Is she your girlfriend?”

Jared nodded with a helpless smile. The gossip of village women travels faster than scandals on the Internet!

“Where is she?” Ingrid demanded as she dragged him indoors. “Bring me to her!”

Upon pushing open the front door, they found Hannah and Josephine on the other end ready to receive them.

“Aunt Hannah!” Ingrid called cheerily.

“You’re about to get married in a couple of days, Ingrid. Why are you still out and about?”

“It’s too crowded and noisy at home! I had to come out for a breather.”

was standing beside Hannah. “You must be Jared’s girlfriend,”

heart swelled with

She extended her hand

took Josephine’s hand.

the sun, you kids. Take this conversation indoors,” Hannah said as she stepped

house as Ingrid stared at Josephine with such intent

like

luxury brands from head to toe,” Ingrid whispered admiringly. “Those are Cartier earrings! Do you know

she asked, “What does your

was impressed by Ingrid’s sharp observation

business,” she responded modestly before taking off her earrings. “We didn’t get to bring you a wedding gift, Ingrid. I would like you to have these earrings if you like

horror. “I can’t accept them, Josephine,” she cried,

earnestly. “Think of it as a gift from us!” As she spoke, she forced Ingrid around to put the earrings on for her. “They look so pretty on you! Imagine how they’ll complement your wedding

wedding, the joy in Ingrid’s face seemed to fade a little as if something weighed heavily on

failing to notice the change in her expression. “Why are you in a rush to get married instead of completing your education first? It’ll be increasingly