THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1065

"He was the one who proposed joining our family; no one forced him," Stuart said to Carey. "If he can't even face the consequences of his own proposal, then what right does he have to ask for our daughter's hand?"

Carey nodded. "I suppose there's some truth in that. Let's hope Vest can pass this test."

Hannah was also growing anxious. "It's almost eight o'clock, and there's no word from Vest's family. You don't think Stuart's agreement actually scared him off, do you?"

Frederick squinted. "If he was scared off that easily, then he's a coward! Our Freya is an amazing woman; there's no shortage of men who would be honored to join our family. If he's gone, we'll just find someone better."

Almost as soon as the words left his mouth...

Pop-pop-pop—

The sound of firecrackers erupted outside.

Keira was the first to react, a smile spreading across her face. "That must be Vest!"

According to ancient tradition, on the day of the proposal, the groom's party would set off a string of firecrackers upon arrival at the bride's home, serving as a formal announcement.

It was a way of telling the world that this family's daughter was officially spoken for.

Hannah smiled. "Well, you all should go out and greet them."

Since they had decided to unite the two families, they couldn't just stand on ceremony, especially since Gordon's mother was with them.

A large group headed towards the entrance, leaving Keira, Hannah, and Fortune in the main hall.

As the highest-ranking elders present, it wouldn't be proper for them to go out and personally greet the guests.

Outside Gonzales Manor, Gordon, Beatrice, Alaina, and Justice and Skyler had all arrived.

It was the first time the parents were meeting.

Caitlin held Beatrice's arm, making the introductions with a smile. "Auntie, these are my parents, and these are my eight uncles and their wives."

Gordon, in turn, introduced his sister and her family.

After the initial introductions at the gate, they all moved into the main hall.

Caitlin continued, "Auntie, this is my grandmother, this is my maternal grandmother, and this is my grandfather."

Although Beatrice was a generation younger than Keira and Hannah, she had given birth to Gordon in her forties, so she was of a similar age to the Gonzales elders, with only Hannah being slightly older.

The four seniors hit it off immediately and were soon sitting together for a game of Mahjong.

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