To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 773 Do You Think That's Plausible?

James couldn't contain his laughter. "Dad, Mom, you're too elitist. What would others think of us if they heard about this?"

Their faces fell, embarrassed at being called out. "How could you label us as elitist? Everyone knew what had happened between you and Jolene Walter. In fact, they are laughing at us behind our backs. No one will fault us for calling off the engagement now."

Patricia was a tad worried about James' silence. "Could you have fallen for her?"

"Hah." He scoffed, "Do you think that's plausible?"

She thought about it and shook her head. No, that sounded improbable. She knew James well, and he would never be attracted to sly and calculative women.

"If that's the case, calling off the engagement is the best option for all." No one cared if she hadn't included Jolene's best interests in her blanket statement.

was the right course of

deep in thought, he heard Patricia speaking again. "Your dad and I found a nice lady for you. She's way better than

don't you meet with her

about this? I'll reach out to her and set up a date for the two

nothing, but he was obviously reluctant

now, but we can't stand seeing you remain a bachelor and even fall victim to women with ulterior motives. Isnt it better to get married?* she advised him earnestly. She wasn't entirely wrong. If James were married, no

By the way, what do you think about calling off the engagement?" She gave him

He would never

Later, James had dinner at

making dinner in the kitchen, looked surprised at his early return. "Did

dinner. I had dinner at the Windsor Manor/ he answered as he