Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 204 Richard's Mom Pressures Jasmine into an Arranged Marriage

At the Xia household, relatives, including several aunts and uncles, organized a

welcoming banquet after Richard's mother was released from prison. They claimed it was to give her a fresh start and cleanse her of the past.

"Wow, I didn't expect the Summers' daughter to be this beautiful," a relative commented, eyeing Jasmine. "No boyfriend yet, huh?"

Jasmine, socially anxious and uncomfortable with strangers, especially under such scrutiny, avoided meeting their eyes and remained silent.

"Hey Aunt Terri, what are you doing?" Richard frowned, standing protectively beside Jasmine.

"Oh, I'm just trying to find a suitable match for Jasmine," Aunt Terri replied with a smile. "She's beautiful, even though she's already a mother. Being an unwed mother is frowned upon in our community, but since your mom asked for my help, I'll make sure to find her someone decent."

Richard's frown deepened as he glanced at his mother, May, seated at the head of the table. "Mom, did you ask Aunt Terri to arrange a date for Jasmine?"

May, who appeared relatively well despite her time in prison, cracked a sunflower seed between her teeth and looked at Richard. "She's not getting any younger and already has a child. She needs to get married soon. Do you want to ruin your own reputation and struggle to find a wife?"

Richard's expression hardened as he spoke firmly. "Jasmine doesn't need to get married. I'll take care of her and Justin for the rest of our lives."

"What nonsense are you talking?" May was slightly irritated. "The people Aunt Terri knows are wealthy and influential. Stop making decisions for your sister; she wants this."

Jasmine kept her head down, remaining silent.

What did she truly want?

"Jasmine, I know a guy who runs a pig farm in our town. Don't underestimate pig farming; it's profitable. He's a single dad like you, a widower, and his child has a disability, but it's manageable," Aunt Terri added, continuing to munch on sunflower seeds.

Jasmine's face went pale, but she still didn't say a word.

"We'll arrange a meeting for you both tomorrow," declared Aunt Terri, taking matters into her own hands.

have work," Jasmine

need to work for that measly salary anymore," Aunt Terri said disdainfully. "Let me tell you, marrying well is more important than anything for

don't need... to marry well. I can support myself.

talk like that? You say you can support yourself, but having an unmarried older woman in the family, burdened with a child, is something to be ashamed of back home. How

to work tomorrow. Go on that

taken care of me for a single day. You have no right to

to Jasmine, and a flurry of opinions erupted. "See, once they grow up and return, they're just unruly

Straight away, she's talking back to her

for you to speak that way. Didn't your mom do everything for you? She served five years in prison, and who was that for? For you! You had a heart condition as a child, and if she hadn't made that tough decision to get you treatment, do you think you'd be alive today?" Aunt Tilly began to

your mom's five years in prison. Saying things like that only hurts her," Aunt Tilly added, trying to emphasize the sacrifice Jasmine's mother had made

eyes as she looked away, feeling the weight of her mother's sacrifices and the guilt

to work tomorrow, I'll take her home," Richard intervened, his

her hands down on the table, standing abruptly. "Do you know what people are saying about you and Jasmine? It's scandalous, siblings raising a child together. Have you lost your mind?" May's tone was accusatory and frustrated. Jasmine clenched her fists, feeling the pressure building inside her. Anyone could slander her, but such words

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too far!" Even Richard was

years, and the world's turned upside down!"

Richard was exasperated.

You don't have to be grateful, but you owe me, and you will pay me back!" May declared, staring at Jasmine with intensity. "Quit your

frustration palpable. "What status do we have, going after the Douglases? Do you want to tear this

eyes reddened, but she remained silent, struggling to

family, what status do they have that you could possibly attain? Six years ago, you had a child with someone nobody, and with your baggage,

turned to Aunt Tilly, seeking validation for her stance. "Although our daughter comes with a child, she's never been married, and

be an apartment over a thousand square feet, transferred directly to her name, and of course,

lit up momentarily at the prospect. "A house within the five belts of San

quite favorable. Considering your family's situation, Jasmine, you'd be

their nonsense," Richard said, taking Jasmine by the hand

"Where to?" May asked.

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