NovelEnglishUpon hearing Nash's words, Nina felt no need to hide any longer and replied, "Grandpa Henry, I am already married. You don't need to find suitors for me." Grandpa Henry was delighted. Before Mr. Walker Sr. passed away, Nina was still a student. Now, seeing her married, he could not help but size up Nash. He smiled and said, "Handsand talented, a rare gem among men. Clearly, Nina has excellent taste!" Grandpa Henry continued, expressing his concern for their marriage, "You two must cherish each other and your marriage. Meeting is fate, staying together is even more precious. Cherish it!" Nash's lips curled slightly upwards upon hearing this. Nina chose to listen patiently, not interrupting Grandpa Henry's words.
As they were about to have dinner together, Grandpa Henry sighed, "This Xander, it's a good thing Mr. Walker Sr. passed away. If he found out, it would've been infuriating!" He had watched Xander grow up and seeing him change so drastically, he couldn't help but feel regret that he wouldn't live long enough to see Xander's redemption.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRemaining silent, Nina knew that, as Nash had said, those who were willing to see the truth wouldn't say much - they would just know.
The guests had all arrived and the place was packed.
Nina approached, bracing herself for the inevitable gossip that would be circulating behind her back. But even before she reached her destination, she heard someone call out, "Nina, csit over here quickly! Your husband is joining us too!" Nina felt a sudden grip on her hand, and she turned to see that it was her other aunt. She was a bit taken aback and glanced at Nash. He gave her a reassuring look, silently signaling her not to worry. "It's been so long since Nina last visited, and now she's back with her husband. Let's all gather around and have a look! This is Nina, and this is her husband!" "Nina looks absolutely stunning, and her husband is quite dashing as well. Your family is truly blessed!" "Oh, you're too kind. Her husband is truly exceptional. He's a successful businessman, and choosing Nina as his partner reflects her own charm!" "Con, Nina and your husband, let's have a drink together!" In their hometown, families often boasted about their accomplishments. Nash's status alone was enough for them to brag about for a lifetime. The atmosphere suddenly beclively.
Nina was pleasantly surprised by the warm reception. It felt different from before. All eyes were now on her and Nash. They praised her beauty, maturity, competence, and the fact that she had found such a wonderful husband.
Now Nina understood. This wasn't the workplace; these were her relatives and neighbors, where showing off was the norm.
Listening to her aunt shower her with endless praise felt like being lifted to the heavens. The atmosphere, once dull, suddenly shifted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNina kept a composed exterior, smiling without speaking, but she worried that Nash might not adapt. After all, he had never been to such an occasion with the older generation.
However, when she turned to look, .n she found that he was even more adaptable than her. He was drinking with them, matching their pace, They were drinking vodka, all in one gulp getting heated with the older men.
"Nina, look at how well your husband fits in. He's such a big boss, yet he's so down-to-earth. We really like him!" Her aunt suddenly whispered in her ear. Nina was taken aback for a moment, then turned to look at her aunt, and then at their relatives from the
Walker family's side. It seemed they were all quite pleased with Nash, unlike the tension F from earlier.
"You can just drink water," Nash poured her a glass of watec "Don't wher drink alcohol, he reminded her.
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