Chapter 346: Drives me crazy
"Father, Mother, I have something to tell you," Lillian said, bowing gracefully before her parents. Her eyes held a determined gleam, and her posture was unusually rigid, signaling the importance of her announcement. Esmond, ever perceptive, noticed the gravity of her expression and immediately grew concerned.
"Is everything alright, my dear?" he asked, his voice tinged with worry. "At this hour, you’ve come to see us," he added.
"Yes, Father. Everything is fine," Lillian reassured him, her tone steady and confident. "I am ready with my decision regarding my marriage."
Both Margaret and Esmond exchanged glances with each other, wondering if she would again refuse. Lewis was a good man in their eyes.
"What have you thought then? You asked for a month from Lewis, but you came up with a decision earlier than that," Margaret said with an anxious look.
"Mother, I am ready to marry Lewis. He is perfect for me," Lillian announced her decision with a tiny smile across her lips.
"What?" Both the parents exclaimed in disbelief.
"Yes. I want to marry Lewis. He is truthful and never flattered with me. He even showed me the mirror of my own faults because of which I have become insecured about a lot of things around me. I like men who are true to their nature. I have built a strong trust in him," Lillian explained to her parents.
Esmond and Margaret could not contain their smiles. "We are so delighted, Lily. You’ve finally made a wise decision," Margaret exclaimed, her face lighting up with pride and joy.
Esmond, equally pleased, added, "Then, we need to prepare for the marriage of our daughter as well. Should it happen on the same day as Izaak’s? Let’s discuss this in the morning! I need to call Lewis’s parents to finalize the arrangements."
"Yes, Father. Thank you for bringing this proposal. I’m truly grateful," Lillian expressed, her voice full of humble gratitude.