Lydia had to restrain a laugh.
“Dad, when did I ever express disagreement? If I truly opposed it, would I have returned after going out today? I’m willing to marry Alick; I just need a bit more time. Why is this all my fault?”
Lydia snorted, “I simply wanted to ponder it further. How can Henry attempt to drag me to the Shaw family in the dead of night? Is that even rational?”
Upon hearing Lydia’s agreement to marry Alick, Jaylin softened his gaze.
“You genuinely agree to the engagement?”
“Of course.” Massaging her sore wrist from the forceful tug, Lydia sighed, “I’ve already ended things with Brayden. I’m just waiting for the right time to officially announce my engagement with Alick. But now…”
Her frustration manifested in puffed-up cheeks.
“If word gets out about tonight’s escapade, our family will become the talk of the town!
Seeking an engagement in the middle of the night? We’ll be left with no dignity! After all, I am a woman. I believe we should uphold our dignity to some extent, right? Mom might not grasp these nuances but, Dad, surely you do?”
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Lydia’s words seemed to resonate. Indeed, Jaylin began to view the situation from a different perspective. Acting too hastily might not garner the Shaw family’s earnest consideration.
He affirmed, “You’re correct. You’re handling this situation adeptly.”
“Dad!” Henry, wide-eyed and unwilling, shouted from behind Melissa.
“She’s trying to trick you!”
“Silence!” Jaylin, wearing an unfriendly expression, turned towards Henry now.
“You troublemaker! A few days ago, I didn’t even hold you accountable for the chaos you caused! Now, you’ve stirred up such a commotion tonight. Are you aiming to be ousted from the company outright?”
Jaylin’s tone was stern. Henry recognized the peril he was in. With no remaining shares in the company, an expulsion would likely expose his debt issues to Jaylin immediately.
Nervously, he spoke, completely sober this time.
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“Dad… I acknowledge my mistake. I had a bit too much to drink on my way back.
My judgment was impaired.”
Jaylin snorted, his expression darkening.
“If you’ve overindulged, go upstairs and sleep it off. Don’t create a scene here!”
“Understood, Dad!” Henry said.
He had just shaken off his drunken haze and quickly fled upstairs.
In that instant, Lydia chimed in from the sidelines, “Dad, you should keep a closer watch on Henry. He’s never contributed to our group, only bringing you trouble. Keep an eye out, we don’t want our group to go broke because of him.”