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Chapter 864
Nathaniel asked tentatively, “Elder Master Boucher, about the marriage between Zee and Francisco…”
.
Richard took a sip of tea and responded indifferently, “Mr. Hannigan, you should know that Ms. Hannigan will get
married to the Bouchers only because of the baby that she has conceived. Considering Ms. Hannigan’s reputation in
the past, we’ll get the two kids to get engaged first. As for the wedding ceremony, it’ll be held during the spring of
next year.”
‘The next year?
Mr. and Mrs. Hannigan looked at each other, and Mrs. Hannigan said, “Isn’t it a little too late for it to be scheduled
for next year? Wouldn ‘t the baby in Zee’s belly be a little too obvious to the eyes of outsiders by then?” How could
Nathaniel not understand what Richard meant?
The Bouchers obviously disliked his daughter’s previous reputation, not to mention that they had tried to marry
their daughter to Helios just a little earlier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd of course, after being rejected by Helios, his daughter had changed her target to Francisco almost
immediately, which was indeed a rather unpleasant thing to do.
Besides, his daughter was already pregnant. Francisco scoffed. “I think my grandfather’s idea is quite thoughtful. If
we were to get married right away when the child isn’t mine, to begin with, wouldn’t I be taken advantage of?”
Maizie’s face turned pale, and she pursed her lips tightly and did not utter a single word. Nathaniel’s expression did
not look too good, while Mrs. Hannigan felt sorry for her daughter and fought for her. “Mr.
Boucher, how could you say that about Zee? If Zee wasn’t pregnant with your child, then why would Zee come to
your house with us? That’s quite an irresponsible thing to say, isn’t it?”
Richard put the teacup down. “You can leave that to us. We’ll decide whether the baby is Francisco’s child or not
when the time comes. If so, the Bouchers will never treat Ms. Hannigan shabbily. After all, the baby that she’s
carrying will be one of the descendants of the Bouchers.” He then raised his head and looked at the Hannigans.
“The wedding ceremony will be set for next year. This is also to test whether Ms. Hannigan can become someone
that qualifies as the granddaughter-in-law of the Bouchers. As long as we don’t see any scandals that are related to
Ms. Hannigan within half a year after the engagement. I’ll recognize Ms. Hannigan and take her in personally.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hannigan could not say anything more. “Since you’ve made up your mind, we won’t say anything
more.”
Richard then looked at Maizie with a keen gaze. “Ms. Hannigan, will you be willing to accept my arrangements?”
Maizie returned to her senses and forced a smile. “Yes.” ‘All he wants is zero scandals coming from me for half a
year, isn’t it? I’ll be considered the future second young mistress of the
Bouchers as long as I get engaged to Francisco!’
Eugene looked at his father after the Hannigans left the manor. “Father, how did you come up with the idea of
delaying the wedding ceremony?”
‘He wants them to get engaged first, then only get married next year. There’s almost half a year left to spare. I
clearly remember that Father insisted on Francisco marrying Maizie as soon as possible the last time this topic was
brought up.’
Richard glanced at the father-and-son duo, got up on his cane, and went upstairs without saying a word. –
Eugene and Francisco left the main manor and happened to run into Helios in the courtyard.
Helios nodded slightly at Eugene. “Uncle
Eugene.’
Eugene nodded back and returned without waiting for Francisco.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFrancisco thought of the trouble he had caused others after getting drunk at Glitz and sighed. “Helios, I got too
drunk and vomited all over Ms. Chase the other night. Please apologize to her for me.”
Helios lowered his gaze, thinking about what had happened that night.
‘It seems that I haven’t seen Barbara for quite some time. She got rather drunk that night too, so I guess she might
not remember a thing too.’
“I really envy you, Helios,” Francisco smiled wryly. “You can choose not to marry the woman who was arranged for
you, but I don’t want
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Helios lowered his gaze, thinking about what had happened that night.
It seems that I haven’t seen Barbara for quite some time. She got rather drunk that night too, so I guess she might
not remember a thing too!
I really envy you, Helios.” Francisco smiled wryly. “You can choose not to marry the woman who was arranged for
you, but I don’t want to marry a woman like Maizie Hannigan. I don’t even believe that the child she has conceived
is mine…”
“Didn’t Grandfather postpone the wedding until next year?”
Francisco was flustered and stared at
Helios. “How do you know that?”
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