Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 692

"Mom, you've raised me to be independent, to make my own decisions. It's my marriage we're talking about. Can't I make the decision for myself?"

Vera, who had just managed to calm down, was infuriated again.

She put her hand on her forehead in distress and said, "I'm afraid not. Marriage is not a joke. We won't even let you marry a woman from an ordinary family. Why do you think we'll let you marry an orphan? Garrett, she doesn't deserve you."

"Did that woman threaten you with the child?" Leo interjected.

Garrett smiled bitterly and shook his head in disappointment. "Of course not. I want to marry her because I like her. I've been pursuing her for a long time, and she has just agreed to be with me."

Vera turned her face away and coughed violently because of her son's words.

Leo's face changed as well.

It appeared that none of them was willing to give in.

Vera and Leo exchanged a glance and sighed.

"There, there. We don't have to rush things up. I'll find you some ladies from rich and noble families, and you'll go on blind dates with them. Maybe you'll meet the right woman for you then." Leo tried to compromise as much as he could. If Garrett found someone prettier and better, he might give up the idea of marrying that orphan.

"I agree. You don't have to be stuck with that woman. Your dad and I are just doing this for your good. You'll go on a blind date tomorrow, and that's final."

Although Garrett did not want to go on a blind date, he had no choice but to do so.

He was determined to marry Laney anyway. So, no matter what tricks his parents played, his decision would not change.

The next day, Vera took Garrett to a restaurant to meet with a lady from one of the richest families in town.

Before they walked into the door, Vera stopped in her tracks and reminded his son, "Be a a gentleman. Your dad and I picked this girl after a careful consideration. Her father is our business partner. Be kind to her."

Vera knew her son like the back of her hand. If he wanted to resist, he would do everything in his power to do it.

"Whatever," Garrett impatiently replied.

Meeting this girl would not change a thing.

Without another word, he walked into the restaurant and sat at the reserved table for them.