The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 1160

When Walter heard Deborah's words, he said immediately out of strong survival instincts, "Then I'll do whatever my wife wants. My wife is right even when she is wrong."

"Yeah, that's more like it."

After learning that his father was fine, Deborah's mood was much better. Although she didn't know what Nathaniel and Walter were up to, she believed her father since the latter had said that everything was fine.

At this thought, glanced at Walter with gratitude.

Life was great right now!

She felt blessed because she could marry him and hold her dream wedding ceremony that she had been looking forward to the most throughout her life.

When Zaddeus saw how Walter and Deborah were talking to each other, he could not help but space out.

Suddenly, he was reminded of his wife.

Back then, she had been this excited when she married him as well. In fact, she had looked forward to having many children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, she wasn't lucky enough as she had passed away before she could see Deborah getting married in a wedding dress.

At this thought, Zaddaeus held Deborah's hand as he looked at Walter and said, "Walter, I know my daughter very well. I spoilt her since she was a child, so she can be a little stubborn sometimes. Oh, well, please try to be more considerate of her. My daughter has always had a strong sense of justice, and she is a good child who always sticks to her own principles. If one day you... you don't love her anymore, please don't hurt her, alright? Call me and tell me. I'll fetch her home, so I promise I won't cause you any trouble!"

He spoke as he was choking with sobs.

When Deborah heard this, she burst into tears out of the blue.

"Daddy..."

"Be a good girl, alright? You can't be as stubborn as you were before when you live with your husband because you need to respect your father-in-law. Walter is a good man, so don't go around creating trouble for him because you're bored. Both of you need to work hard to keep this marriage. Everyone gets married because of love, but in the later stage of their relationship, they decide to go their separate ways and live their own lives. There can be many reasons for this.

You might think that you've lost your feelings for each other because of time. However, if both of you refuse to communicate and solve your problems, these would turn into grievances that could affect your relationship. Honey, you have to communicate with him no matter how angry you are. Both of you will only have a good marriage if you communicate well with each other! In case one day you really can't live with him anymore, don't be afraid! I'm here for you, and you still have your family with you. As long as you come back home, no matter how old you are, you're still my precious daughter."

Many fathers in the room felt uncomfortable when they heard Zaddeus' words.

When a marriage was held, the groom's family would be excited, but the bride's family would be worried. This was definitely true.

After hearing this, Deborah couldn't hold her tears in. She hugged Zaddeus and sobbed to her heart's content.

On the other hand, Walter was feeling emotional as well.

Then, he knelt in front of Zaddeus.

"Dad, I'm in charge of the Song family. Now that my dad is travelling all around the world, he is no longer at home. Therefore, Deborah doesn't have to serve him. From today on, you are my father. I will respect you as well as my own parents, and both Deborah and I treat you well. Everyone says that a son-in-law is pretty much a real son to the bride's family. From today onwards, I will be your son. If I do anything wrong one day, please treat me like your real son and educate me. Therefore, as long as I'm alive, I swear that Deborah will continue to do so in the Song family as well. So, I hope you will rest assured. If you're worried, I can return to your house three days later with Deborah. We'll stay here as long as you don't mind having us around.

Walter said these words sincerely.

Both Deborah and Zaddeus were flabbergasted when they heard what Walter had said.

How could Walter possibly do this?

Wasn't this equivalent to being a live-in son-in-law?

Although that was not what he meant, they knew that the public would start to spread unpleasant rumours because of this.

Although Walter was not one of the four most influential young men of Ocean City, he had quite a high status. If everyone knew that he was a live-in son-in-law of the Grey family, his reputation would be ruined!

Therefore, Deborah was astounded.

However, she could tell that Walter really intended to do so, and he wasn't putting on a show.

Hence, she started tearing up.

"Aww! Walter!"

Walter smiled at her gently in reply.

On the other hand, Zaddeus wasn't worried about the newlyweds anymore when he heard this.

"It's alright. I don't think you should move here. I understand that youngsters like you feel uncomfortable living under the same roof as an old man like me. Also, I know that you have lots of property. Besides, Brantley gave you a villa to congratulate you on your marriage, right? So, I won't let you stay here. Both of you can come and visit me whenever you're free instead."

However, Walter smiled and said, "Dad, are you afraid that I'll leech off you without paying for it? Don't worry! I'll pay for the food."

Walter was joking, but Zaddeus could tell that the former really wanted to come back with Deborah and stay here.

For a moment, Zaddeus was thrilled about it.

After all, if it was possible, he didn't want his daughter to marry another guy and move out of the house!

The precious daughter they had raised for more than 20 years had become someone else's wife overnight. Besides, he didn't know whether she could get used to the unfamiliar environment and get along well with her in- laws. Furthermore, wouldn't she feel lonely?

All parents would definitely worry about this!

However, if the daughter lived with her husband in her own home, she would still be living in a familiar environment. Besides, she would be surrounded by familiar faces, so this would be the best for her.

On the other hand, not all husbands would be willing to do much for their wives.

Therefore, Zaddeus looked at Walter somewhat differently now.

"Heh! Don't you have your own house?"

"Well, I still have to renovate the house, right? Deborah and I haven't thought about the design, and my apartment hasn't been tidied up either. I'll go back to stay at the Song family's mansion today. But, that is also a place for my father to stay after he retires. Although I don't know when he'll be back, I don't want him to feel as if he has nowhere to go back to. So I'll return here with Deborah to stay with you, Mr. Grey."

Walter said out his requests perfectly.

Suddenly, Deborah realised that he was serious, so she didn't know how to reply to him.

Meanwhile, the people around them congratulated Zaddeus as the latter had managed to find such a filial son-in-law.