Chapter 1012 After getting a good grasp on Haileyâs past, Janice chuckled and said, âMs. Vulpe, hereâs the thing. Iâm kinda nosy about Yeagerâs affairs. Heâs a total bookworm, only knows how to hit the books, totally clueless about the ways of the world and courting girls. Being his mom, I tend to fret a bit more.
But hey, thatâs just how all parents are, you get me, right?â
Hailey, an orphan, get what exactly? Feeling a bit fidgety, she forced a smile, made a quick excuse, and said, âExcuse me, I need to use the restroom. You guys take your time.â
Once Hailey had left, Janiceâs elegant smile faded. âYeager, she might sound convincing, but I donât buy that someone whoâs been around the block in the entertainment industry could be squeaky clean.â
In a posh round booth nearby, a man leaned back against a Cartierâupholstered couch, tilted his head slightly, his hair falling with it, his sharp eyes glued to the lampâlit red wine in his glass.
Chase, sitting beside him, seemed eager to eavesdrop. He swiftly took out his phone and aimed the microphone towards the neighboring table.
Yeager was aware of Haileyâs past relationship with Cedric, but he hadnât spilled the beans to his parents. Now hearing Janice say this, he was reminded of Hailey and Cedricâs past, a bit unsettled, but not feeling any disgust. âIf sheâs not innocent, your grilling wonât make her slip up. Why still doubt her?â
Janice frowned, âLook at her looks, her figure, even her stride oozes sex appeal. How could such a beautiful and attractive woman be completely spotless? I just canât buy it.â
Yeagerâs father, Ableson Alis, followed Janiceâs gaze, taking a gander at Hailey heading to the restroom: âSheâs quite a looker, any average Joe would have a thing for her, not to mention those men frequenting entertainment venues. Any high roller could make her kneel. Her words seem a bit far from reality.â
Janice nodded, âRight, your dad and I can easily see through a girl. This Ms. Vulpe doesnât play by the rules. If she marries you, she might...â
Yeager disagreed, âHailey isnât like that, she would never betray me...â
Janice retorted, âEven if you trust her character, I still canât stand her.â
Yeager got a bit antsy, âMom, didnât you already agree? Why are you backing out now?â
A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
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Janice patted Yeagerâs arm, âBoy, sheâs an orphan with only a high school diploma, no background, no culture. How are you going to take her abroad? Even introducing her to our friends would feel awkward.â
Yeager wanted to argue, but he found some sense in what Janice said.
Seeing Yeager unable to refute, Janice pressed on, âSheâs been married before, spent a lot of time in nightclubs, and her background is worlds apan from yours. You come from an academic family, everyone is involved in scholarly research. Not to mention, youâre a promising young doctor, with potential to nab a Nobel Prize in Medicine. Once you get that, your status will skyrocket. How could someone like Ms. Vulpe match up to you?â
Yeager didnât accept this. âNo matter how great I am, I only want Hailey. Iâve liked her since high school, how can I be satisfied without her?â
Seeing his determination, Janice sighed helplessly, âI know your stubbornness. You never let go of things you canât get. But bringing someone like Ms. Vulpe home would be a bit disgraceful. Why not choose Bernice instead, she and the child...â
At that moment, Ableson coughed, which prompted Janice to swiftly change her topic, â...sheâs overseas, waiting for you...
Yeagerâs usually handsome face turned somber, and he spoke firmly, âMom, Bernice and I are history. Donât bring her up in front of me.â
Seeing her sonâs cold reaction, Janice had no choice but to agree, âAlright, alright, I wonât mention her again. But once youâve won the medical prize, thereâll be countless accomplished ladies abroad vying for you. I just hope you wonât rush into marriage. Think it over once youâve received the award, okay?â
Yeager appeared a bit impatient as he responded, âIâll make my own decisions. And Mom, your questioning earlier made Hailey uncomfortable. I didnât intervene out of respect for you as my mother, I let you have your moment. But when Hailey comes back, please say some kind things and be a bit more courteous.â
Janice got the hint. Her son still wanted to marry Hailey Vulpe. Although she was reluctant, she had to play along for the time being. She would find a way to break them up later. âFine, youâre my pride and joy. Iâll listen to you...â