Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 479

Her speech seemed confident on the surface, but it betrayed a certain pettiness. Her true nature was something she couldn't hide.

Over the years, the old couple had become sharp judges of character.

They just couldn't understand what Sebastian was thinking, or why he was so captivated by this woman.

After presenting the gifts to the old man, Bella turned to Mrs. Blake.

Even though she was plotting to have Debbie replace her, she didn't let her attitude seem perfunctory. Mrs. Blake played along, but she truly couldn't stand Bella.

Sebastian tried to mediate as they all sat down to eat.

During the meal, Sebastian brought up the topic of marriage directly, stating his intention to hold a large, public wedding.

At that, the old man slammed his fork down on the table.

"A public wedding? How would you make it public? And what exactly would we say about her background?"

As soon as he said it, Mrs. Blake tried to intervene. "Honey, don't get so worked up. Think about your health."

The old man reined himself in slightly, but his expression was still thunderous.

Bella was mortified. The old man's words had hit a nerve.

Her background?

She really didn't have one. It was neither distinguished nor presentable.

She could say she was the Mercer family's stepdaughter, but the Mercers were a shadow of their former selves.

Their glory days were long gone. Besides, she wasn't a true daughter of the Mercer family.

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