Chapter 27: Disapproval (2)
Josephine placed herself between the two men. While she didn’t want Xavier to marry just anyone, it came as a surprise Xavier even considered marriage. "Nathaniel, this is the first time we have heard about him wanting to marry. We should hear him out first. I’m sure there’s a reasonable explanation."
It wasn’t that long ago Josephine recalled Xavier was convinced he would go into a deep slumber, now he was getting married?
Josephine wanted to thank Selene if she was the reason behind the change but at the same time, she understood her husband’s concerns. Xavier had to make a smart pick for a wife. "Last I heard, she is married. There must be another Selene. Is it Mary’s daughter?"
"I said her last name. It is the Selene you are thinking of so you can stop with guesses. Her first marriage has ended as of today so will we get married in a few days. It will be a small private wedding. I have not decided if I will invite both of you," Xavier said since his father didn’t know how to act.
"This has always been your plan. You want to see us laughed at. I have told you time and time again that he will be the one to ruin this family," Nathaniel said to Josephine. "You cannot marry that woman."
"I didn’t come here to ask for your permission. I came to inform you about it. It wasn’t needed but I did as she wanted. You should be happy to know she thinks of being respectful to you," said Xavier.
Reginald, the butler, arrived with the shirt Xavier requested and the blood he was to take to Josephine.
Nathaniel refused to let Xavier be served after the news he brought them so he took the glass of blood and threw it in Xavier’s way.
"Dramatic much?" Xavier replied, not surprised by the childish reaction.