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However, Nigel solemnly spoke up. “Anastasia, I was quite serious during the marriage proposal. I would like to take your hand in marriage and have you as my wife. Please allow me to care for you for the rest of our lives.”
At that point, Anastasia lifted her head and she saw Nigel’s expectant and loving expression. She couldn’t help panicking as she pursed her lips. All of a sudden, she couldn’t seem to figure out how to express her rejection with Harriet present. After all, she was mindful of maintaining Nigel’s reputation too.
As for Elliot, he reached out and took a sip from his cup. His dark eyes were deep and mysterious, and one couldn’t quite tell what was on his mind.
In fact, he was also waiting for the woman next to him to express her stance.
“Look, Nigel’s sincerely in love with you, Anastasia. He’s a great guy and I do hope that you can consider him as a prospect.” Harriet tried to matchmake the two, as she really hoped that Anastasia could be a part of the family too.
All of a sudden, Anastasia found herself in a rut as she mumbled, “Old Madam Presgrave, I
“Anastasia, I’m sincere in my feelings. Ever since you saved my life, I made up my mind that my entire soul and self would belong solely to you.” Nigel took this opportunity to confess his true feelings. He also hoped that with Harriet present, Anastasia would no longer shy away from his sincere feelings.
Anastasia’s pair of beautiful eyes shifted from left to right. She also pursed her lips for a moment before biting on her lower lip. At that point, she looked deeply troubled as she struggled to come up with a decision.
As for Elliot, he continued to hold his cup as he gracefully sipped some tea. His thick eyelashes formed a dense canopy and his eyes were covered thus masking the intense, penetrating look in them.
Anastasia suddenly turned to shoot him a fleeting yet pleading look, but she could only manage to catch his nonchalant look from his handsome side profile. He behaved as if this had nothing to do with him, and he clearly wasn’t going to offer her any help at all.
She merely shot him a quick look before lowering her eyes. At the same time, she was quite frustrated as she grumbled to herself, What did I expect from him anyway? He’s just here today to watch me make a fool of myself, or perhaps he’s just here to have some fun.
“Anastasia, do you find it quite hard to accept Nigel’s marriage proposal?” Harriet’s warm voice suddenly rang out.
As for Nigel, the expectant look in his eyes was evident because he wanted an answer. It was obvious that he was mainly after a sincere reply from Anastasia.
Anastasia didn’t blame Nigel for that because she knew that just like Elliot, Nigel’s feelings toward her included a strong sense of gratitude. Even if he sincerely liked her, she couldn’t accept him anyway.
“I’m sorry, Nigel, and I’m sorry, Old Madam Presgrave. I can’t accept Nigel’s proposal.” Anastasia lifted her head and she had a clear look in her eyes as she spoke in a firm voice.
Meanwhile, the man seated next to her, who was busy sipping tea, revealed a slight and unnoticeable smile.
“Why is that so?” Harriet exclaimed in surprise.
Nigel’s heart sank but he wasn’t angry with Anastasia, because he had all the patience in the world for her. He was determined not to back down despite her multiple rejections all this while.
“That’s because I have made up my mind to remain single for the rest of my life.” Anastasia’s firm voice rang out once again.
“Pfft!” Suddenly, the man next to her, who was initially elegantly sipping his tea, choked on his drink. He quickly covered his mouth with his large palm as he hastily turned his head to stare at her.
Meanwhile, Anastasia faced the stunned looks of the three individuals in front of her, and she explained in an exceptionally calm voice, “I already have a child and he’s my whole world. Old Madam Presgrave, I hope that you can understand my circumstances as a single mother. Even if I choose to remarry, I wouldn’t have another child because I want to focus my love and efforts on my son. I think Nigel deserves a better woman.”
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Anastasia knew that her words would definitely garner Harriet’s support. After all, the latter was a woman, so she would naturally be able to understand the situation of a mother’s refusal to build a new family with a kid in tow. If she conceived a second
child, then it was inevitable for the first child to experience some suffering.
Upon hearing that, Nigel instantly expressed himself, “Anastasia, Jared’s just like my own flesh and blood, and I’ll definitely treat him the same way as I would treat my own son. Also, I’m willing to respect your wishes and we don’t need to have another child. I’ll focus on raising Jared with you. What do you think of that?”
Meanwhile, Harriet was quite frantic though she didn’t show it. How can that be fine? Nigel’s father is not going to agree to that, and my daughter definitely won’t allow that too! The Manson Family line needs to be passed on.
At that moment, Elliot frowned and turned to speak to Nigel. “Nigel, stop being ridiculous. You have to respect your parents’ wishes too.”
“Elliot, I can make my own decision on this matter,” Nigel replied calmly, as he intentionally wanted to show Elliot how determined he was in pursuing Anastasia.
“Nigel, I’m very flattered by your sincere feelings, but I’ve made up my mind to remain single for the rest of my life. I’m not going to enter into a marriage with any other man, and you’re no exception.” Anastasia made her stance clear and there was no going back on her words because these were her actual thoughts too.
Elliot’s expression instantly darkened as soon as she finished her sentence. He was seated next to her, and he turned to glare at her, “Miss Tillman, you shouldn’t speak so rashly just yet. You should give yourself some room for changing your mind just in case. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing for you if you changed your mind in the future.”
In response, Anastasia glared at him. “I’ll definitely do as I said, so there’s no need for you to be concerned, President Presgrave.”
Suddenly, Harriet was taken aback. What does Elliot mean by that? I don’t get it.
At that moment, their food arrived and Harriet noticed that the atmosphere seemed quite tense so she quickly gestured at Anastasia. “Come on, girl. Let’s stop chatting and grab a bite. We can talk as we eat.”
“Here, Anastasia. Try this.” Nigel reached out and served some salad onto her plate over the table.
Upon seeing that, Anastasia politely thanked him. “Thanks, Nigel. I’ll help myself.”
Meanwhile, Harriet suddenly lamented, “Anastasia, it must have been destined for us to meet, so I sincerely hope that we can come together and become family members.”
“I’m blessed to have made acquaintance with all of you too.”
“Your mother sacrificed herself to save Elliot and you saved Nigel’s life while overseas, so I’ve already regarded you as my family after these two huge acts of kindness.”
Suddenly, Nigel was caught by surprise as he lifted his head and exclaimed, “Grandma, what did you just say? Anastasia’s mom saved Elliot’s life? What happened back then?”
Meanwhile, Harriet turned in his direction and replied, “You’ve been overseas all these years, so it’s quite normal for you to be unaware of this incident. Elliot was kidnapped when he was six years old, and Anastasia’s mother sacrificed her life to save him. We’re forever indebted to Anastasia and her family.”
Nigel’s eyes widened in surprise aş he couldn’t quite believe his ears. It was beyond his wildest dreams that Anastasia and Elliot also had such a great act of kindness linking the two of them. Is that why Elliot steadfastly stays by Anastasia’s side? Is he also intent on repaying Anastasia for everything that she had done, just like me?Elliot’s actions of taking control of the QR Jewelry Group and the current situation with him being permanently stationed at the office of Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier clearly is his way of repaying Anastasia for her great act!