Chapter 156

Sean lowered his head and replied softly, "Yes, Mom." "Great-aunt, I've got something else I want to say while everyone's here!" Jeffery Reid suddenly stood up. "Jeffery, no need to be so formal. Just sit and talk," Martha said warmly. She had always been fond of her family from her side. Jeffery walked over and gently held Emily's hand. "Grandma, I want to marry Emily. I love her." The room went dead silent. Nancy and Sean weren't shocked by the confession, they knew about the mutual feelings—but this sudden proposal caught them off guard. "Cousin, do you even know what you're saying?" Anna asked angrily. She was clearly the most upset one there. Jeffery was the one she had her eye on! She'd been hinting and lingering around him at the office for ages, but he seemed totally uninterested. And now he wanted to marry Emily? Martha looked a bit surprised too. She turned to Sean. "Sean, what's your take on this?" Sean looked stirred. "Mom, if Jeffery and Emily truly care for each other, I'