Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot-Chapter 1973 - 560: I treat you like a brother, but you want to be my second sister-in-law_2

"That was all a long time ago," Mandel Thompson continued, "Who hasn’t been a little foolish when they were young?"

Every boy and girl in their youth has restless moments.

Mandel Thompson couldn’t even recall how he had developed feelings for Jean Beckman back then.

But he is a very rational person.

Upon learning that he was nothing but a big fat nothing in Jean Beckman’s heart, Mandel Thompson completely cut off his feelings for her, until he met Isla Astir, when he suddenly felt that he had encountered true love.

Mary Perryne was still somewhat worried, "Then why haven’t you had a girlfriend all these years? Are you waiting for Jean Beckman?"

Mary Perryne grew more and more agitated as she spoke.

No wonder some of Mandel Thompson’s recent actions were so out of the ordinary.

Could it be that he was really with Jean Beckman now?

At that thought, Mary Perryne’s scalp tingled.

"No," Mandel Thompson flatly denied, "Mom, don’t let your imagination run wild." frёewebnoѵēl.com

Mary Perryne took a deep breath, then continued, "First of all, I want to make my position clear. Although I’ve said that I wouldn’t interfere with your personal matters and wouldn’t be picky about the girl’s family, if you want to be with Jean Beckman, that’s absolutely impossible. Second, if you truly have deep feelings for her, to the extent that you would remain unmarried for her sake, then I can reluctantly agree. But I must say upfront that if you do get together with her, you’ll have to move out of our house immediately. I don’t want to live under the same roof as such a person."

Out of sight, out of mind. Moving out would be just perfect for their little world for two.

Mandel Thompson let out a light laugh, "I thought you always got along quite well with Jean Beckman, how come you got so frightened at the critical moment?"

"You know very well what Jean Beckman’s temperament is like. I’m nice to her on ordinary days because she is of no relation to me. Once she becomes related, of course I can’t stand it!"

She’ll hang the matter high as long as it doesn’t concern her.

Even though Jean Beckman has an unpleasant personality, she has never offended Mary Perryne, and Mary Perryne has a fairly good relationship with Jean Beckman’s parents, so she can’t exactly be rude to Jean Beckman.

Having said that, Mary Perryne went on, "Also, haven’t you noticed a problem?"

"What problem?" Mandel Thompson asked.

Mary Perryne continued, "Jean’s mother has told me many times to introduce a nice young man to her daughter, but I’ve never done so. Do you know why?"

"Why?" Mandel Thompson was curious.

Mary Perryne took a sip of milk, "Because I don’t want to curse the fine young men in our circle!"

She hadn’t expected that, after trying to not curse the fine young men around her, she would end up sacrificing her own fine young man.

She hoped it was all just her speculation.

Mary Perryne was very resistant to having someone like Jean Beckman as a daughter-in-law.

Mandel Thompson slightly curved his lips, "Mom, you have to trust my judgment in finding a girlfriend."

Viola Thompson, who enjoyed watching the excitement, chimed in, "Big brother, are you also dating now? Are you planning to give us a surprise?"

Mary Perryne: I hope it’s not a shock.

Mandel Thompson put down his chopsticks, "It’s a secret."

Mary Perryne was speechless, "Dating isn’t a crime, why does everyone need to keep it secret! It’s so worrying!"

Daughters are better.

Obedient, sensible, and less of a worry.

Tired of dealing with the affairs of her three troublesome sons, Mary Perryne turned to Viola Thompson, "Viola, go shopping with mom after dinner."

"Sure." Viola Thompson nodded lightly.

Mary Perryne then looked at Sawyer Thompson, "Help me check on the company this afternoon."

"Okay." Sawyer Thompson was always willing to work hard.

After dinner, Viola Thompson accompanied Mary Perryne on a shopping trip.

Despite Mary Perryne saying she didn’t want to meddle in her three troublesome sons’ affairs, she couldn’t help but be concerned, and continued, "Viola, your second brother said he will bring his girlfriend over tomorrow, what gift should we prepare for the young lady?"

Viola Thompson narrowed her eyes, "We still don’t know who second brother’s girlfriend is. If it’s Diana Hershey, a handbag is definitely the right choice. Fiona likes figurines, we could order a limited edition one. If it’s Purple, she loves makeup the most."

But the most difficult part now was that she also didn’t know who Samuel Thompson’s girlfriend was.

Mary Perryne went on, "You get along so well with the three of them, haven’t you spotted any clues at all?"

"Not really," Viola Thompson shook her head slightly.

Viola Thompson had just met up with the three of them a few days ago; they all looked quite normal, so she really couldn’t figure out who might be secretly dating Samuel Thompson.

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