Chapter 54

Kourtney looked pale, her body swaying as though she might collapse at any moment. "What are you doing standing here?" After finishing up with the guests, my concern for Kourtney still lingered. When I returned, I found her standing behind a pillar, looking upset. She shook her head and was about to explain, but before she could, Mom interrupted. "Are we the ones choosing a daughter-in-law or are you? I think that young woman is great. She's clearly sensible, unlike the other one. Seriously, enough with the comments. Our family doesn't need to rely on marriage alliances to maintain our status. If he loves her, we'll support him. "Kourtney is the daughter-in-law we've chosen, and no one can change that!" Kourtney hadn't expected Mom, who had only met her twice, to defend her so fiercely. Her mouth hung open in shock as she stood there frozen. Seeing Mom's firm stance, no one else dared to speak up and simply nodded in agreement. I simply smiled when I heard that. Even when I was