Female NovelChapter 2223 Her face lit up with excitement.
He then made his way downstairs, got into his car, and drove home.
At home, Mark was dining with Cecilia, his tone reminiscent of his gentler, younger days. Edwin settled casually at the table and asked the maid for a plate. Midway through his meal, he caught his father’s stern gaze.
With a chuckle, Edwin teased, “Dad, you're always hovering around Duefron these days. Ever thought of checking in at Czanch? Olivia might be dating someone in secret while you're away.” Mark, unamused, shot back, “Don’t bring Olivia into this. You promised Grandma you'd settle down and continue the family line." Cecilia, unaware of the whole story, offered Edwin a piece of fish, glancing at her husband.
“Isn't this just a small lovers’ spat? We had our fair share of breakups back in the day. Maybe you should do some self-reflection.” Visibly irked, Mark pointed at Edwin.
“Finish your meal and come upstairs. We need to talk. And stop hiding behind your mother. You're 26! It’s time to stand on your own.” Edwin's smile grew slowly.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
Noticing Cecilia's inclination to intervene, Mark added firmly, “Don’t baby him. He's full-grown now, capable of his own decisions and mistakes.” Cecilia inquired, “What's he done now?” Mark, feeling somewhat embarrassed to discuss it, didn’t answer and instead hastily made his way upstairs.
Cecilia turned back to Edwin and said reassuringly, “Don’t worry about him. He's just experiencing a midlife crisis.” Finishing his meal at a leisurely pace, Edwin offered a gentle smile to Cecilia.
“I'm sorry, Mom,” he said softly.
Cecilia, blissfully unaware of the situation, responded, “It's okay.
I can wait a few more years to have grandchildren. But honestly, I don't really want you to rush into marriage. Being Grandma makes me seem so old!” Touched by her words, Edwin gave her a warm hug.
As he prepared to follow his father upstairs, Cecilia, still concerned, called out, “Try to have a nice conversation with him.
Edwin nodded in acknowledgment.
In the upstairs room, Mark had set up what felt like an interrogation. As Edwin walked in, Mark sarcastically commented, “Relying on your mother has certainly made you confident! If you're so brave, then stop using her as a shield.” For a moment, he paused.
Then asked, “What's happening with you and Vanessa?”