Chapter 201

"No mistake here—ask your mom if you don't believe it, it was your parents who brought this up!" Jeffery Reid stared at his parents like he couldn't believe what he just heard. Lillian Reid stepped forward. "Jeffery, we're moving ahead with the engagement, but of course the bride has to be Anna! I've watched that girl grow up. She's way better than some random outsider—at least we know what kind of family she comes from. She's the perfect match for you. Your father and I are both very pleased!" Stephen Howard and Grace Collins were all smiles too. "Exactly! Our Anna's always been outstanding. Honestly, when they were kids I already had the idea of bringing the two families together!" Grace glanced smugly at Nancy. Clara glanced at Emily. Her eyes were red, like she couldn't take the blow. "Hey, Emily, don't lose it," Clara whispered. "Mom, we talked about Jeffery and Emily before. You said you were okay with them. So now that the engagement is actually happening, how is it suddenly Ann