Chapter 982 I Just Can'st Do It (Part Two)

His words made Cherry fall silent. She didn't continue.

"Mom, she has a strong hold on my heart. I feel things for her I've never felt for any other girl. She gave me her virginity. I am the first man she entrusted it with. It's rare to find such a pure and simple girl these days. The more time we spent with each other, the more deeply I fell for her. I know she doesn't match up to your expectations. She's not the daughter-in-law you wished to see. Aria was born and brought up by a single parent. She is just an ordinary university undergraduate and doesn't have expertise in the arts. Compared to other rich and noble girls, she doesn't stand a chance. She didn't study abroad. But do you know, mom? You know what she has that those girls don't? Innocence. She lacks the guile to manipulate others. She couldn't hurt a fly. Her colleagues appreciate her work. To me, she is a cheerful, independent and strong girl who lives on her own terms," Lawrence said, instinctively rising to Aria's defense. If he didn't say something today, he wouldn't get another chance in the future.

"Perhaps I have seen too many affluent girls in the upper class," he continued. "Their glamor cannot hide the deceit in their hearts. I can't be with a two-faced girl who does what suits her at her convenience. I already work alongside such people on a regular basis. They always have a mask on. I want more honesty in my personal life. Perhaps I came to this revelation after Anna turned me down. I am fascinated with Aria, Mom. I want to do what my heart tells me. She is the only woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. When I see her smile, I feel like I'm the luckiest man in the world. I want to be with her every single day." Lawrence was almost begging at this point. He hoped his mother would come to understand him and give them her blessings.

When her boyfriend betrayed her, all light and joy was gone from Cherry’s life. Deserted, bereft of hope, she married a man that she had barely met, but she had never expected him to be her ex-boyfriend’s uncle.

Cherry thought that she had finally found her happiness, but she had no idea about the dark secrets that were bound to unfold and haunt her forever...

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Lawrence stared at him. His father's harsh words loomed in the air between them. Immediately, Jackson stood up and left the study.

Lawrence still stood in a daze. Now that his mother had the final say, would she approve? He had no clue. He recalled his father's words and felt a pang in his heart. Everything seemed to be crashing down on him. 'Do I really have to leave Aria?' he wondered.

When Jackson went back to their bedroom, he saw that Cherry still sat there in silence. He could understand how she felt. She was not only furious, but also distressed that Lawrence hid his relationship from them. She was clearly trying to come up with a solution.

Jackson stepped behind her, enveloping his arms around her waist. He didn't say a word. At this time, being silent was the best way to comfort her.

Jackson could feel Cherry's shoulder trembling. He realized that she was crying. She must have restrained herself in front of her son, but now, she couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Darling," Cherry said, choking up with tears. "I love Lawrence. I hope he would be happy with the woman he loves. But I can't allow this if his happiness comes at the cost of his future! I just can't do it, you know?"