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.

the right course of action. He could not possibly marry Jolene

dad and I found a

him, "Why don't

to no avail. Patricia went on, 'How about this? I'll reach out to her and set up a date for the two

said nothing, but he was obviously

know marriage isn't on your mind right 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.

the face of his silence. "Alright, it's a deal. I'll share the address with you tomorrow. You should meet her. By the way, what do you think about calling off the engagement?" She gave him another push because he hadn't confirmed his

"Got it. I'll make the necessary arrangements." He would never marry a

parents were visibly relieved when they got his word. Later, James had dinner at the manor before departing for

was making dinner in the kitchen, looked surprised at his early return. "Did you get off work early today? Dinner's not ready

dinner. I had dinner at the Windsor Manor/ he answered as he sat on the couch. He could tell she was preoccupied while she busied herself