True Love Waits

"Then, we'll vote for it." Debbie's sharp gaze pinned Carlos down, who couldn't even utter a word anymore.

Terilynn didn't want to let go of the opportunity, and she licked her lips. "Dad!" When Carlos turned toward her, she lowered her head and glanced sideways. "He'll spend the Spring Festival with us sooner or later..." She paused the words she spoke in a low voice for a moment only to raise her head at Carlos with determination in her eyes. "How about we ask Brother-in-law to come and practice it in advance?" A smile appeared on Debbie's face, and she thanked her younger daughter in her heart.

"What Brother-in-law?" The words only ignited the fire within Carlos' heart as he sent a fierce glare at Terilynn. "No way! Don't call him that!" Carlos knew his persistence would be futile, but he couldn't just give up that easily.

The color on Debbie's face changed from pink to red in an instant. "Sheffield will be her brother-in-law sooner or later." She threw another sharp glare at Carlos. "There's nothing wrong for Terilynn to call him that in advance."

Evelyn was silently chewing her food, acting as if she was all alone. She knew everyone in her family very well. Even if Evelyn said nothing, she knew what the outcome would be. She believed that the heated debate among her family members would soon come to an end.

"Debbie," -Miranda, who had been sitting silently, raised her head and gazed at her daughter-in-law with a sincere smile on the face-"if you make Sheffield your godson, remember to bring him to me. I want him to call me Grandma."

"Okay, Mom." Debbie chuckled under her breath.

Both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ganged up on Carlos.

They were the two most powerful women in the Huo family. If they were to come to a decision together, Carlos would be like a lost puppy, not knowing what to do. The situation in front of his eyes was the same, and he couldn't find any possible comeback to refute his argument.

Evelyn was right. Without even uttering a word, the discussion was settled in her favor.

She saw Carlos going back to his study when she was on her way upstairs after dinner. Evelyn shrugged, thinking it might be another video conference as usual. But then she thought of something and stopped right before the door to Debbie's bedroom. She knocked twice.

Debbie opened the door, and the corner of her mouth lifted. "Come in, Evelyn."

Evelyn walked into her parents' bedroom. After closing the door behind her, she gave her mother a tight hug. "Mom, thank you," she whispered and placed her head on Debbie's shoulders.

Debbie's heart melted when she saw her daughter's response. As a mother, she could only pat her head affectionately. Ever since Debbie found out about Evelyn and Sheffield's relationship, she wanted to do her best to bring them closer. She even had tried to find many opportunities for them in front of Carlos.

"You are welcome. It's not easy to meet a person you like. Of course, I will support you unconditionally."

and sat on the bed, urging her mother to sit beside her. She cast a sincere gaze at Debbie after a moment

huge burden would be off of

dad is indeed getting old." Debbie's voice turned harsh the moment Evelyn mentioned the engagement. "He's such a dotard!" She slipped a determined gaze at her daughter. "Evelyn, don't worry. I'll convince your dad to accept

the Spring Festival. The engagement time was vaguely clear for them.

expressions weren't good either. She hadn't been sure if they could just sidestep the engagement like another trivial matter. Although Carlos had promised her that he would not let Evelyn marry Calvert, they

knew her daughter too well. Evelyn was probably anxious enough to be depressed. She calmed her heart down and rubbed Evelyn's back affectionately. "Evelyn, everything will be fine. The road to happiness is always covered with setbacks. Your father and I also suffered

mother with moistened eyes. She had been aware of her parents' love story from the start. When she was three-year-old, she had seen her father for the first time, and at

head, and she darted her eyes at Debbie. "By the way, Mom, how's Godmother Kasie doing? Her son was about to get married, right?"

at her daughter, remembering the familiar faces in her heart. "I think it will be after the Spring Lantern Festival.

and Emmett. The end was depressing because of Emmett's death. Luckily, Kasie met Ivan later, and they were

purpose of why her mother decided to speak about that story in the first place.

She had lost her ex-boyfriends, but then she met Sheffield, the one true

was on cloud nine when she fell in love with Sheffield,. The present moment made

and Debbie decided to get in touch with Sheffield. It was around three o'clock in the afternoon when he got free time in his

the top. Sheffield pressed the call button. "Hi, Auntie! Sorry, I didn't

hand in the air as if dismissing some trivial matter. "Are

I'm having

She lifted her hand to check her wristwatch once, and her frown deepened. It was already past three o'clock, and he hadn't had lunch yet. She guessed that Sheffield must

"Yes. What's up?"

you have plans during

was silent for a moment, thinking about his schedule hard enough and shook his head only to

decided to visit his mother's tomb on the Eve, and then hang out with his group of friends or go to work during the rest of the festival, just like what he did on

are free on the Eve of the Spring Festival, would you like to come over

at the table in front of him in a daze. Although Debbie hadn't clarified why she decided to invite him, he was aware of her intentions very well. His heart was moved to the point that he could only choke out some incoherent words in gratitude. It took

a moment. Even though he said that to Debbie half-heartedly, he didn't mean it. He didn't want to be left behind. Sheffield almost wanted to yell something like, 'Auntie Debbie, please say

came true when Debbie opened her mouth. "It's okay. You are a family already! Are you free

that. Even if he had