Chapter 533

Juanita’s gaze, gentle yet firm, drifted towards Sumner.

She then turned to Lindsey with a smile.

“Your fiancé.

is Sumner.

”

Sumner was momentarily lost for words, his usually expressive eyes narrowing in surprise.

He stared in disbelief.

Lindsey, equally shocked, managed a laugh after a moment.

“Mom, what are you saying? Sumner and I are just… “

Juanita cut her off, gripping her hand tightly, and said, “Linds, when Sumner’s mother was alive, we agreed on your engagement.

It was her final wish.

Sumner is outstanding and a perfect match for you.

Trust me.

”

Lindsey gazed at her mother, speechless.

After a while, she pulled her hand away and stood up, overwhelmed with emotion.

“Mom, choosing who I love and marry is my decision.

How can you make these choices for me without considering my opinion? You walked out of my life when I was young.

You’ve been absent for so many years.

And now, out of the blue, you return to tell me I must marry someone.

Did you ever think about how I might feel about this? Have you ever shown me any respect?”

Juanita’s bossy nature led her to believe she could meddle and rule her daughter’s life.

Little did she know, Lindsey’s response would be wildly unexpected.

Juanita got up from her chair, locked eyes with Lindsey, and uttered, “Linds, if I could’ve reached you all these years, you’d have known much sooner! I did it all for your sake!”

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“Mother!” Lindsey had the urge to argue, but she realized that continuing would lead to a clash with her mom.

Reuniting after so many years was a joyous occasion.

She didn’t want to sour the atmosphere.

She kept her emotions in check and murmured, “I’m not feeling too good.

So… I’ll wrap it up for today.

Time for me to go.

”

With that, Lindsey quickly grabbed her handbag and headed for the door.

“Linds!”

Juanita yearned to follow, but Ruby’s voice halted her in her tracks.

“Juanita.

” Ruby sighed and added, “Just give her some space.

She needs time to digest what you said; it’s a lot to take in, and it’s quite a shock for her.

”

Juanita sank into her chair upon hearing those words.

Listening to the exchange between the two, Sumner’s thoughts were all jumbled up.

He coughed and inquired of Juanita with a grave tone, “Ms.

Lopez, what’s happening here? Are the things you are discussing are true?”

Juanita was lost in her thoughts, drowning in boredom, until Summer’s voice yanked her back to the present.

She only realized that Sumner was still sitting there.

Straightening up, Juanita addressed Sumner.

“I’m sorry, Sumner.

I acted too hastily.

What I said is the truth.

It’s on me for not letting you know all this time.

”

It was then Juanita recognized she had oversimplified the situation.

Juanita had high hopes for Sumner, who was adopted by Vincent and came from a respectable background.

She believed once Lindsey met him, she would be taken with him.