His Coy Lover

Marry chuckled, “She must be replying to you, asking you to go over and discuss this matter.”

Burton’s mom thought the same way. In a joyful mood, with a smile on her face, she answered Chris’s call in front of her friends, intentionally putting it on speaker.

“Chris.”

Burton’s mom greeted Chris with a smile, “Have you had dinner?”

“Yes, I’ve had it. How about you, Burton’s mom?”

“The same, playing cards. Chris, about the matter I mentioned to you this morning, how is your family considering it? Give me a response so that I can arrange a date and prepare.”

Chris smiled and said, “Burton’s mom, I’m really sorry. I was busy during the day and forgot about it. I just remembered and hurriedly gave you a reply. Peck in our family said that Zelda just came back and is not ready to get married so soon. So, let’s not talk about the marriage of the two kids for now.”

From the beginning, Chris did not approve of Zelda marrying Burton. After today, her disapproval only grew stronger. Burton was too hypocritical.

“Chris?”

Burton’s mom suspected that she had misheard.

The Roscente family unexpectedly rejected the proposed union with their Lowell family. Wasn’t Zelda supposed to be head over heels in love with her son?

“Chris, have you asked for your daughter’s opinion? Is this the decision of both of you, thinking that our Lowell family is not as good as the Winstons?”

The glances from her friends made Burton’s mom feel embarrassed.

She picked up her phone, turned off the speaker, stood up, and said while walking, “Chris, you clearly know how your daughter feels about my son Burton. I don’t believe this is her decision. She loves Burton deeply, so much that she dared to go to the Winstons to break off the engagement.”

Chris maintained a smile, “Burton’s mom, this is Zelda’s decision. I asked her repeatedly, and she said she doesn’t want to marry Burton. She’s not in the mood for love right now and wants to focus on her career. You know, I owe Zelda a lot. I respect every choice she makes.”

“Burton’s mom, I’m really sorry.”

“Zelda’s decision?”

Burton’s mom never believed it.

Chris didn’t intend to persuade her and said, “Burton’s mom, I heard the sound of playing cards just now. You’re playing cards, so I won’t disturb you. Let’s have a meal together when you’re free another day, my treat.”

“Sure.”

Chris didn’t want to say much, and Burton’s mom didn’t press for more answers.

After hanging up the phone, Burton’s mom’s face turned dark.

After thinking for a moment, she turned to her friends and said, “Let’s not play today. When I have time, I’ll invite you over. You can go home now.”

She called the butler to escort the ladies out.

The words Chris spoke were heard by the ladies.

Knowing that Burton’s mom was in a bad mood, they didn’t want to stay long.

“Marry, what you heard just now, don’t spread it.”

Burton’s mom suddenly said to her friends, “Only you four know about it. If it gets out, it must be one of you. I don’t want us to end our friendship.”

After warning her friends, Burton’s mom hurried upstairs.

At her son’s door, she entered without even knocking.

Burton happened to come out of the bathroom, still bare-chested. Seeing his mother coming in, he was startled, then quickly crossed his arms, saying, “Mom, why did you come in without knocking?”

“You’re my son. When you were little, I used to bathe you. What’s there to be shy about? Burton, you’re making me angry.”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Burton’s mom walked over, sat on the sofa, her well-preserved face filled with anger.

“Mom, what’s wrong? Who dared to make you angry? Tell me, and I’ll help you vent.”

Burton quickly put on a shirt and walked over, concerned, “Did you lose the money you won again? It’s just tens of thousands. Your son has money. I’ll transfer some to you now. Tomorrow, let them lose everything.”

“It’s not about the money. Burton, Chris just called me. She said Zelda doesn’t want to marry you and rejected our family’s proposal for an alliance?”

Burton’s mom scolded angrily, “Does Zelda think she’s exceptionally beautiful and unmatched in the world? Is she the only woman on earth? If it weren’t for being the Roscente’s biological daughter and inheriting the Roscente’s wealth, she wouldn’t even be qualified to carry my shoes. How dare she look down on you.”

“This is outrageous!”

Burton sat down, comforting his mother, “Mom, don’t be angry. It’s my fault. After Zelda attempted suicide, I didn’t find time to visit her. She’s still angry with me. She hasn’t called me or messaged me lately. When I went to see her, she was distant and cold. It’s like she’s a different person.”

He didn’t want to mention that he had been slapped by Zelda.

“Mom, don’t worry. I’ll appease her, send her some gifts, and make her feel better. When the time is right, we’ll go to propose again. I promise I can marry her.”

Burton’s mom didn’t completely believe her son’s words.

Thinking about Zelda’s past kindness towards her son, Burton’s mom felt that her son’s words made sense.

“Then, go and appease her. Oh, right, Mom has two sets of jewelry. Mom doesn’t like them much. Take them and give them to Zelda. She loves you so much. When she receives the gifts you give her, she’ll surely be very happy, and then she’ll forgive you.”

“Thanks, Mom.”

“Thanks for what? Mom hopes for your well-being. If you can get the Roscente, it will be the best.”

Comforted by Burton, Burton’s mom’s anger subsided.

She got up and went to her room, brought two sets of jewelry, and handed them to her son, saying, “Burton, appease the girl. Take these two sets of jewelry to Zelda, soothe her properly. Then, accompany her to social events. Until your plan succeeds, you must treat her well.”

Burton took the two sets of jewelry his mother handed over and, after opening them, hesitated, saying, “Mom, these two sets of jewelry are very expensive. Shouldn’t we give one set to Elle?”

Burton’s mom frowned slightly, saying calmly, “Burton, appease Zelda first. As for Elle… unless Elle can get a substantial portion of the Roscente’s wealth; otherwise, no matter how outstanding she is, she’s not as valuable as Zelda.