Chapter 229

"I've caught five fish—you can have them all, Aunt Nancy. It's pointless for me to keep them anyway." "Alright, you're so thoughtful, Scarlett. Once dinner is ready, feel free to come over for a meal." Scarlett followed Nancy home, with Xavier trailing behind. Along the way, many villagers raised their hands and waved in greeting. Scarlett greeted all of them and asked after their health. Upon observation, the villagers realized Xavier wasn't an ordinary man and hurriedly asked her why he was there. Before Scarlett could reply, Nancy announced proudly, "This is Scarlett's boyfriend! He's more handsome than even the young men in our village, and he's a much better man than Ashton! Scarlett's going to live happily with him in the future!" Everyone congratulated Scarlett and asked when their marriage ceremony would be. A few enthusiastic women were worried because Scarlett's grandmother had passed, while her mother wasn't able to educate her on marriage. They quickly gave her a