Chapter 1384

James sighed, leaning back. "Grace already said everything. What else is there left for me to say?" Grace did not back down. "Then, tell us why you've suddenly decided to accept all of this. I just don't get it." The three of them had known each other for years, and they could tell whether James was truly at peace with his decision or feeling bitter about it. At this point, James decided to be honest. "There's no point dragging it out anymore. If I don't give Chubs a clear answer, she'll just keep overthinking—wondering if I don't actually like her." He explained, "Mr. Newman will start questioning things too, wondering if I'm just stringing his daughter along, keeping her tied to my family while secretly dating other women. And because I've been so indecisive, Uncle Oliver has been stuck in the middle, unable to face Mr. Newman properly." James looked off into the distance, staring at the stretch of green grass. He let a few seconds pass, then took a deep breath and said, "Chubs