Chapter 62

After Ben closed the door behind him, he stood there scratching his head, completely confused. What on earth was the boss thinking? Suddenly deciding to call off his engagement to Samantha—was he trying to stir up trouble? “Mom? What brings you here?” Jason looked up and asked. “If I didn’t show up now, you probably wouldn’t even realize the mess you’re about to make,” Margaret sighed. Sometimes, her son really left her at a loss. Jason immediately got up from his seat and offered her to sit. He had always respected his mother deeply. “I’m not sitting. I’ll keep it brief,” she said firmly. “Why are you breaking off the engagement? Your father and I went to great lengths arranging it—and not just randomly, it was based on a trusted master’s guidance. You and Samantha are a match made in heaven. You didn’t object back then either, or do you think I'd just pick the Montgomerys for no reason? All of this was for your good. And now you want to back out? Do you have any idea what kind of gos