Female Novel
Chapter 627
Even if Jeffrey had been quite the ladies' man in the past, Karen really wanted to give him a chance.
"Your dad's worried he's not reliable! With that face of his..." Serena sighed heavily, "Beinghandsome and rich, do you think he's going to settle down with you?"
"Mom, it's not like the ordinary ones would be any more likely to settle down if you only judge themby their looks and wealth. Rather than that, I might as well choose someone easy on the eyes."
She'd had her fair share of relationships with less attractive guys, and where did that get her? Onlyheartbreak.
If Jeffrey turned out to be a jerk, at least she'd have seen it coming and wouldn't be so blindsided.
"You sure about this?"
"Yeah."
Serena was torn for a moment before letting out another long sigh, "You two... have already gonethis far, I won't say much more. Just remember, don't get pregnant before you're married! Or elseyou'll be stuck with no way out."
Karen felt extremely embarrassed, not knowing what to say.
She knew her parents must've overheard something when they came back.
How mortifying it was.novelbin
Jeffrey's parents arrived in no time, not only bringing the items he'd previously bought but also acollection of treasured gifts.
The array of gifts piled up in Karen's house like a small mountain, feeling completely out of place.
It was like Huxley and Paloma standing there in the room, all suited and booted, looking so formaland serious.
Jeffrey took the opportunity to pull Karen aside, eyes crinkling with a smile, "I've finally got you inthe palm of my hand."
"My parents haven’t agreed yet."
"You're already mine. They can't say no." He said, casually draping his arm over Karen's shoulder.
Karen quickly brushed him off, signaling him not to act like a rogue in front of her parents.
Her parents were still going through the motions, but the Turner family seemed genuinely earnest. Itwasn't just about the lavish gifts. They never spoke down to Derek and Serena or acted superior.Instead, they kept praising Karen for being a great girl, saying their son was so lucky to have mether.
Watching the drama unfold, Karen felt like it was winding down and she could relax finally.
Jeffrey let out a sigh of relief, "If my parents hadn't shown up, I might not have gotten through toyours!"
Karen looked at him and asked softly, "What if my parents just flat-out didn't agree to us beingtogether?"
Jeffrey raised an eyebrow, "You want the truth?"
"Of course!"
"I'd have to figure out a way to get you pregnant. Then they'd have to accept me as their son-in-law!"
At that, Karen's brows furrowed in disapproval.
"Why do you only come up with rotten ideas?"
He looked aggrieved, pursing his lips, "Why don't you believe me? I've never had to chase anyonebefore, and all these tactics are new to me – used only on you! You're just so tough to win over,what other choice do I have?"
He did want to be a gentleman, but Karen wasn't just any girl! He'd already tried sweet-talking andhad his share of cheeky moves, even earning a few slaps for his efforts. What else was hesupposed to do?
"Don't act like you're so hard done by. It's not like I asked you to chase after me."
"Right, right, it's all my doing because I just want to whisk you home and find new ways to pleaseyou every day!"
Karen pinched him hard at the waist, "Let's see if you've got the guts to repeat that to my parents."