"Grandma, I don't want to get married," Maddison replied.
"Maddison, if you don't want to get married, don't have anything to do with Rio. He is still too young and has no experience. You will be the one in trouble later," said Maria.
"Sis, Maddy just doesn't have a suitable partner right now. I think she and Rio are just normal friends, not like everyone says. Besides, marriage is only once in a lifetime. Instead of marrying the wrong person, it's better not to get married," Anya tries to help Maddison.
Maddison shot Anya a grateful look. It was rare for someone to speak up to defend her.
"Yes, mom. There were a lot of men chasing Maddison. Let her decide and think about it slowly. Don't worry about the wedding. If she chooses the wrong person and isn't happy in her marriage, she will definitely feel even more depressed," Nico immediately chimed in at Anya's words.
Maria turned and looked at Anya's children. "Besides, there are four still single men in this house. Adrian is the youngest, so he could still wait a few more years. What about the other three? Aren't you worried?"
"My brother is still unmarried, why should I worry?" Aksa said.
"My two uncles are not married. There's no way I'm ahead of them," Mason replied.
Everyone's gaze fell on Arka. He opened his mouth and said, "I'm getting married this year."
"Good," Maria nodded with satisfaction. "What about Aksa?"
"Next year," Aksa answered.
"You're twins. You were born only a few minutes apart. Why did you delay until next year? You should also get married this year," after saying that, Maria turned her attention to her grandson. "Mason has to get married next year."
Nico couldn't help but give a forced smile. Meanwhile, there was no expression on Aiden's face. He didn't mind his son getting married early. Who knows he could hold his grandchildren as soon as possible.
"Grandma, I don't even have a partner yet. But you asked me to get married next year. Who should I marry?" Mason said in frustration.
"If you don't have a partner, I can set you up with some girls. I can arrange blind dates for you every day starting tomorrow. Do you want to?" Maria said excitedly.
Mason's eyebrows shot up and he waved his hand quickly. "Grandma, there's no need. You'd better arrange everything for my two uncles first. They're the ones who will get married first."
"I have a lover. I'll bring her later," Arka immediately refused.
"I will find my own girlfriend," Aksa answered quickly.
"I'm still young, so I'm not in a rush," Adrian chimed in.
"Alright, you all have your own plans. If you guys are busy with work and don't have time to get acquainted with a girl, just tell me, I'll arrange everything for you," Maria took a deep breath.
"Sis, take good care of your health. Your children and grandchildren have families of their own. Don't worry too much about them," Anya tried to calm her down.
Maria nodded. "It's night now. Aiden, you take Anya home. The other children can also go home. Jenny and Maya will stay here."
Maya looked at Jenny and asked what was wrong. Jenny just shook her head, not knowing what happened.
Nico and Tara came home with their two children. Aiden and Anya also went home with their four children, plus Bella who would be staying at their house.
After everyone left, Maria took Jenny's hand to talk on the sofa.
Maya and Jason followed them, and could only look at each other without saying anything.
"Jenny, I know you have a good relationship with Rudi and Tiara. But it is not easy to help others take care of their children. Just one look and I know that Rio is a bad boy. Even if you keep an eye on him, it doesn't mean he won't cause a problem," said Maria.
"Jason is very close to Rio. Let Jason take care of him. I've taught Rio a lesson today. He's not even 20 years old yet, so you know that he's still in his rebellion phase. If he likes Maddy, doesn't that mean she is pretty and attractive?" Jenny said with a smile.
Maria took her daughter's hand. "You said you were busy. When do you have time to accompany me? Nico isn't the caring type. He can't even take care of his own child and I can't rely on him. Meanwhile, Nadine is still abroad. But she asked Maya to visit me often. Can my grandchild accompany me more often than my child?"
Maya saw Maria calling out to her. She immediately stood up and moved to a seat next to her.
"Grandma, I will visit you when I'm free. Aunt is busy with her work and she has to take care of two teenage children. You must also understand, right?" Maya immediately defended Jenny.
"That's why I said my daughter is not as good as my grandchild," Maria held Maya's hand. "Do you already have a boyfriend?"
"I am still young. I'm not in a hurry to get married." Maya smiled shyly.
"I heard your aunt wants to give you the Mawardi jewelry company. You're still very young. Can you handle it well?" Maria asked anxiously.
"Mother, of course Maya can do it. What can't our family do?" Jenny has great faith in Maya.
Looking at Jason who was just sitting on the sidelines, Maria smiled and said, "Jason, when your mother is busy, you can come here and invite Rio to eat together. I will cook for you as long as I can do it."
Jenny immediately nudged her son's hand, telling him to thank Maria.
"Thank you, Grandma. I'll visit you often when I'm free," Jason said.
"Jason is a good boy, smart and understanding. I heard you got another scholarship, is that true?" Maria asked with a smile.
"Sis Maya is a legend at my school. As her cousin, I must not embarrass the family. Of course I'll study hard," Jason said humbly.
Maria nodded with satisfaction, "Jenny, you are very, very lucky to have such a good son like Jason."
"Mom, after Jason graduates, I won't be working anymore. I will accompany you every day, okay?" Jenny said smugly, hugging her mother's arm.
Several years ago, her adoptive parents died.
Jenny felt that time was running out and she was afraid that she would not have the opportunity to be filial to her parents.
Maria is still healthy. Anya said that she, Diana, Indah and Esther still often hang out together. They all live healthy and happy lives. Mainly because they are single and do not have a partner.
But Jenny still wants to spend the rest of her time with her family, making her mother happy.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you," Maria was touched when she heard her daughter say that.
For Maria, her daughter is everything to her. She would be very satisfied if she could spend her old age with her family.
"Grandma, my mother is abroad. If you need anything, you can also look for me," Maya said. Even though her mother wasn't in Indonesia, there were still people who could help Maria or accompany her when she was lonely.
"You are all good children." After that, Maria stroked the back of Maya's hand. "How is your relationship with Sabrina? Are those three stupid kids still chasing her?"