I wonder if Mom and Dad would still be so excited once they find out that Hannah is
infertile... Xavier thought to himself as he stared at them in silence.
“Well? Say something, son! The suspense is killing me here!” his mom pressed him for an answer, seemingly a lot more anxious about it than he was.
“Calm down, Mom. I came back specifically to discuss this with you, so hear me out,” Xavier said calmly.
“What else is there to discuss? Just let us know who she is and what she does for a living! If it's a proper job, we can proceed to prepare the wedding gifts and make the necessary arrangements!” his mom exclaimed
impatiently. My goodness, what on earth is he
thinking? Just get the wedding done and bring her home first! Everything else can wait!
Xavier flashed them an awkward smile when he saw his father nodding in agreement as well.
Just like that, the two of them continued to stare anxiously at him while he hesitated as to whether he should tell them about Hannah's condition.
They had introduced Xavier to countless women over the years, but he found none of them to his liking. As a result, the way he brought up the topic on his own accord only to keep them hanging in suspense was driving them insane.
“Xavier, her appearances and family background aren't that important. What matters most is whether or not she's willing to spend the rest of her life with you,” his father spoke up eventually, breaking the awkward silence.
“Exactly! Nothing else matters as long as she treats you well! All that we ask is for the two of you to be happy together and get us healthy grandchildren!” his mother chimed in, and the two went back and forth while Xavier sat there wondering how he would tell them the truth.
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