Chapter: 886

Her hesitation wasn't rooted in doubt over Jonathan's choice, but rather in fear of his heartache.

On one side was his mother, and on the other was the woman he had loved for years. It was a situation that could devastate him.

To spare him the pain, she chose to step back.

Bethany couldn't stand the thought of Jonathan being distressed, so she decided to make the difficult decision for him.

As an only child, his duty was to support his mother, a responsibility no one could criticize. Choosing her over his mother would expose him to relentless gossip and disapproval.

Nikolas had smartly dressed himself before Aimee cautiously opened the door to the room.

It happened just as anticipated.

Her parents were in the living room, visibly upset.

Upon seeing his daughter emerge, Henson was the first to speak.

“Aimee, come here."

"Dad." Aimee approached slowly, her steps timid Like those of a shy kitten.

"Do you still acknowledge me as your father? You seem to have forgotten everything I've taught you!"

Typically mild-mannered, Henson rarely lost his cool. However, today, anger was evident in his tone.

His fury stemmed from his daughter's apparent lack of dignity.

Being intimate with a man in their home during daylight...

How did it reflect on him as a father?

“Dad.. He and I..."

“What about you and him?" Henson interrupted sternly, then faced Nikolas, clearing his throat. "Young man, I've been dissatisfied with your frequent visits to my daughter, yet I refrained from blaming you, an outsider. If Aimee had severed connections with you, you wouldn't be here pestering her. This incident today makes me question my parenting. You're no longer welcome here. Please leave."

"Sir! I am in a relationship with Aimee; it's not as it seems." Even though Nikolas was often casual, he acted respectfully in front of his potential father-in-law. “Today, Aimee and I planned for my parents to visit to discuss our engagement, and then... I needed to take a shower for a certain reason."

"I'm sorry, but I can't accept any proposal you've suggested."

Henson's voice was firm. “Emotions formed under these circumstances are too shallow. A marriage based on such a foundation will not endure."

“But I genuinely love Aimee!" Nikolas pleaded. “I want to marry her."

Henson then looked at his daughter and asked, "And you? Do you Like him?"

Taken by surprise, Aimee was momentarily speechless. After a pause, she managed a quiet, “Yes.”