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

If he likes you tomorrow, you won't need to work for that measly salary anymore," Aunt Terri said disdainfully. "Let me tell you, marrying well

my own money. I don't need... to marry well. I can support myself. You're wrong," Jasmine snapped back,

the family, burdened with a child, is something to be ashamed of back home. How will your brother find a wife?"

Jasmine remained silent, May spoke again. "Don't go to work tomorrow. Go on that date instead,

me for

and a flurry of opinions

away, she's

right 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 only hurts her," Aunt Tilly added, trying to emphasize the sacrifice Jasmine's

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

Jasmine has to work tomorrow, I'll take her home," Richard intervened, his voice protective, ready to take Jasmine away

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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go too far!" Even Richard

tough wings now. I serve five years, and the world's turned upside down!" May erupted, expressing her frustration. "Richard, are you

Richard was exasperated.

have to be grateful, but you owe me,

we have, going after the Douglases? Do you want

eyes reddened, but she remained silent, struggling to find her voice amidst

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, any of the Douglas heirs would take a second glance at you?"

with a child, she's never been married, and we won't accept less than the customary

nodded, smiling. "Oh, honey, don't you worry. I heard that if he likes her, the dowry will be an apartment over a thousand square feet, transferred directly to her name, and of course, the

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

are quite favorable. Considering your family's situation, Jasmine, you'd be hard-pressed to find

said, taking Jasmine by the hand and leading her

"Where to?" May asked.

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