"Mom, how's Dad treating you lately?" Josephine felt that everything she saw was somewhat unrealistic.
The Madam then answered in an ingenious way," Times have changed, Josephine. Your brother's disabled now, and you're not interested in running a business. Mom can't count on the two of you so I only have your father. When you reach my age, you'll no longer long for love and muddle through by living on a day to day basis.”
Josephine blamed herself for this. She felt that her lack of ability failed to give her mother the support she needed, hence her mother had no other options but chose to compromise. She merely could turn a blind eye toward her husband's little mistress.
"It's my fault for being useless, Mom."
Madam was emotionally moved by her statement and smiled. She said earnestly, "Mom doesn't blame you for anything. Mom's only wish now is for you to find someone from a good family to marry you. Josie, listen to your mother now, you're not young anymore, it's time for you to get married."
Josephine shook her head, resisting her mother.
"Mom, I'm not going to get married."
There was an icy coldness in the Madam's eyes, but it was transient.
"Josie, tell Mom honestly now, are you still longing for that boy, Zayne Severe?"
Josephine did not speak a word. She merely kept her face straight as she looked down.
Josephine felt so wronged that her tears started falling. "I just don't want to marry a man that I don't love."
Madam resisted the indignation she felt and said," Your father's tried to arrange something for you already. The other party is the son of the Titus family from Swallow City. He was said to be suave, full of talents, and has a great family background. It just so happens that he seems to like you, Josephine. Do not miss out on this arranged match."
Josephine was still shaking her head. "Mom, I don’t want to go on a blind date."
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