Chapter 1375

"There's no particular reason," Marika replied. She sat on the bed, her gaze falling on some random spot. Terence sat down beside her. "I think Hayden's a decent guy. Mary doesn't have the best temper, yet he can accept her for who she is." Silence was the only response. He had no choice but to keep going. "He's also not like Bobby." "We Devereuxes really have no dignity left!" Marika said bitterly. "You married Chantelle for money, and now Mary's married Hayden. The Joyner family's reputation is a mess, and they're completely down and out. If word gets out, so many people will look down on us!" Terence could more or less guess what was weighing on her. The gap between being the admired, high-and-mighty Mrs. Devereux and her current situation was simply too great. "Mom, there's no use dwelling in the past. If you don't approve of Mary being with Hayden, then who else can she marry? Let's be honest—it's rare to find a wealthy young man who isn't a playboy. Would letting Mary mar