Cutie, Please Marry Me Again (Jenna and Hansen) novel Chapter 315

In the Emerald Garden, General Delia and Claude Richards sat on the Italian leather couch in the living room, with different expressions on their faces.

His second wife, Maria Clancy, sat next to him with a dejected look. Her face was full of sorrow, and her eyes were red and swollen, filled with despair.

His first wife, on the other hand, looked very calm. The corners of her mouth had curved into a mocking smile.

The servants served them some tea, and then left quietly.

"General Delia, please have some tea." Claude was knowledgeable, and knew that he was the one at fault. In a situation like that, he had no choice but to speak apologetically and humbly.

General Delia's face was stiff, and his expression was as cold as ice. He snorted lightly, and accepted the teacup that Claude had handed to him. Then, he lifted the cover of the cup, blew onto the tea lightly, and took a small sip. The aroma of the tea diffused into the depths of his heart, and his expression started to soften.

"Go and fetch Norton." Claude ordered the servant standing next to him with a stern face.

The servant agreed and left.

After a while, Norton walked out of the study room, dispirited and depressed. He couldn't even walk properly due to his sore knees.

Ever since Earl was arrested, Claude had been very worried. The truth was that he already knew about all of this back when he was in Africa.

The minute he returned to the country, he was so angry that he gave Norton two slaps in the face right away, and started to punish him. In the last few days, Norton had been shut in in the study room and thinking about what he had done wrong.

"Hello General Delia, Dad, Aunt Raina, Mom." He walked over and greeted everyone with his head hung low.

General Delia peered at him lightly, and a gleam of light flashed across his eyes.

Norton instantly felt a chill down his spine.

"Norton Richards, I didn't expect you to be that kind of man. Not only did you not own up to your mistakes and take responsibility for it, you even got close to my daughter, Sabrina, with other intentions. I demand an explanation. Why did you call me and asked me to look for General Garver that day?" General Delia's gaze was as sharp as a knife, and his voice was cold. His savage interrogation made Norton's face blush out of shame, and he didn't have the courage to look at him.

"General Delia..." His lips trembled. He wanted to say something, but couldn't bring himself to say it.

"You monster. You had so many means to get what you wanted. Yet, you thought of using the crooked ways. You even schemed to bring harm to Javon Murphy. Have you forgotten what your grandfather had taught you about having morals?" Claude burst into anger the moment he saw Norton, and roared furiously.

Norton's face was filled with terror and anxiety, and he lowered his head.

"Mr. Richards, I believe that we've all heard of the news. The reason I'm here at Richards Manor today is to help you eliminate Earl McAdams, for the sake of the friendship between our families. I'll be frank with you. I'm here to talk to you about my daughter, Sabrina, as well." General Delia's voice was rough and loud.

"Oh, of course. Thank you, General Delia." Claude smiled, and quickly said, "Sabrina is pretty and wise. She is way better than our son Norton. It is not only Norton's blessing, but the blessing of the entire Richards family as well, for him to be able to marry Sabrina."

"Hmph." General Delia snorted and said coldly, "My daughter Sabrina is pure and kind. I, as her father, won't ask for her to marry a wealthy or outstanding man. However, the man has to possess good morals, and treat her well. Looking at it now, Norton does not fulfil any of the basic criteria. Therefore, I'm here today to help my daughter break off the engagement.

General Delia's words rang in everyone's ears clearly, especially Norton. He lifted his bowed head immediately, and his face turned pale. He was dumbfounded.

These days, he had already gotten used to the joy that Sabrina had bestowed upon him. Sabrina had gradually entered his heart, and planted herself in there as if she were his wife. General Delia wanting to break off the engagement was a huge blow to him, and he was left in a daze.

"General Delia, can you reconsider this decision? After all, my son..." Claude pleaded softly with a face full of awkwardness.

"No, this issue is different from others. It's unforgivable." General Delia stood up expressionlessly. He gave Norton a cold glare. He then glanced at the others, and said decisively, "I'll be leaving now. I'll announce this decision during the meeting at Richards Manor later. I only dropped by to notify you beforehand."

As soon as he was done speaking, General Delia left in a calm and composed manner.

Everyone in the living room fell silent.

"Monster, look at what you've done. You deserve it." Claude was mad and yelled at Norton, as he tried flattering General Delia. However, he ignored him, and made the situation awkward.

Maria wiped her tears and said, "Claude, stop scolding him. He's not a child anymore. He has been punished enough these days. Let's find a way to help him."

"Enough!" Claude's heart was ablaze with flames as he heard Maria's pleas. He turned around and roared, "You were the one who spoiled him and made him this way. Look at all the children and grandchildren of the Richards family. All of them have bright futures. Yet, he was the only one who didn't know how to appreciate it, and now he lost it. I'll tell you. My punishment is nothing. He'll be chased out of Richards Manor soon."

Claude flicked his sleeve and left furiously.

"Ah." Maria blacked out and almost fell to the ground.

An unnoticeable smile flashed across Raina's face.

"No, it can't be."

All of a sudden, Norton returned to his senses, and ran out through the door.