“Throwing them away wouldn’t be a wise decision, would it?” Clive remarked. “I can see that Elisa and Remy get along very well, and she defends him. Mom, if you insist that we discard everything, Elisa will be upset when she finds out.”
Mrs. Stone responded with a stern expression, “Remy is clearly trying to take your sister away from us, yet you’re supporting him.”
“Mom, I’m also hesitant about Elisa marrying someone far away, but she needs to navigate her relationships independently. I believe she can manage. Elisa has been hurt before, and it was difficult for her to connect with Remy, so let’s give him a chance.”
Clive couldn’t bear the thought of his sister marrying someone distant, yet he believed Remy was a suitable match for her.
“If you can’t stand the idea, we should end their relationship before they become more attached. Elisa’s feelings for Zachary caused her significant pain. How many times has she cried in front of you?”
“Mom, this situation is different. Zachary never liked Elisa, let alone promised her anything. In contrast, Remy genuinely likes her and has confessed his feelings. I think she has feelings for him too.”
Mrs. Stone insisted, “I don’t care. I won’t allow Elisa to marry anyone from Annenburg. We should end this before they develop deeper feelings.”
Although Remy had confessed to Elisa, she had not accepted his feelings yet. Mrs. Stone felt it wasn’t too late to intervene. Additionally, she didn’t want to waste her efforts in arranging for Andrew and Elisa to meet, a plan known only to her and her husband.
Mrs. Stone had carefully selected young, talented, and attractive men in Wiltspoon, believing that the Readings and the Stones would make a good match. Despite being Zachary’s cousin, Andrew kept a low profile; if he didn’t reveal his family connection, nobody would know.
Zachary’s cousin. Nothing occurred between Elisa and Zachary; it was all behind them. Mrs. Stone believed that Andrew wouldn’t mind, as everyone has a past.
“Clive, I asked you to speak with Remy. Have you done that yet?” Mrs. Stone inquired, looking at her son.
Clive replied, “Mom, I’m really busy. I haven’t had the chance to talk to him, but I will make time to speak with him in person later.”