Chapter 1658:
Her grandmother had been opposed to Rachel’s decision to marry Jules, even trying to dissuade her. Upon learning that Rachel was prepared to break familial ties for the marriage, her grandmother was devastated and refused further contact.
Rachel had thought her grandmother would never forgive her, yet here was the gift.
“Silly girl, you’re her pride and joy. How could she stay mad at you?” Elaine stroked her cheek, tears streaming down her face.
“Your grandmother cares deeply about you. She opposed your marriage only because she didn’t want you to suffer. But…”
“Now that you’ve made your choice, she won’t stand in your way. She truly hopes for your happiness.”
Rachel’s eyes filled with tears.
Chewing on her lip, she was consumed by guilt.
“I shouldn’t have hurt Grandma like that…”
“We never supported this marriage. If you’re having doubts, it’s not too late to change your mind,” Harold added.
When Rachel heard her father’s words, she momentarily forgot about her sadness.
Looking at Harold’s image in the mirror, her eyes conveyed a firm determination as she spoke.
“Dad, I have no regrets.”
“Are you certain?” Franco, who had been quietly observing from a couch, intervened. As he exhaled a stream of gray smoke, his voice was deep and resonant.
“The Fords might be influential, but they’re no match for the Astleys. Moreover, you’re moving far from your family to marry—a decision none of us but you agrees with.”
Hearing this, Elaine sighed softly.
Despite her outward support, she harbored doubts about Rachel’s choice to marry Jules.
But Rachel’s resolve was clear, and as her parents, they had to accept her decision.
They couldn’t sever ties over her marital choice.
Moreover, Rachel’s decision to marry into a distant family meant she would likely face numerous challenges alone. How could Elaine stay indifferent to her daughter’s impending struggles?
Rachel was the precious jewel of the family.
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“Rachel, love is a journey you don’t walk alone. I believe you’ve come to understand Jules’ feelings after spending time with him. This path will be difficult. If you choose to change your mind, it’s still an option,” Franco said as he leaned forward, snuffing out his cigarette in the ashtray. His tone was steady.
“It’s not too late to change your mind. Once you leave this room, there’s no coming back. You must bear any difficulties in silence. If you suffer in the future, you have no one to blame but yourself!”
His words were stern, yet grounded in reality.
As an outsider, Franco could see that Jules was exceptional in many ways—except one. He seemed detached, almost emotionless, especially toward Rachel.
Back when the Ford family made the announcement about considering a marriage alliance, Franco had sensed trouble brewing. He knew how Rachel would react, and he tried to stop the inevitable. But despite his efforts, she discovered the news.
Predictably, she dove headfirst into a perilous situation, like a moth to a flame, by volunteering to marry Jules.
None of the Astleys supported her decision. Had they been in favor, Rachel’s grandfather would not have feigned illness to avoid attending the wedding.
Above all, Franco loathed the manipulator who orchestrated these events right under his nose.
Curse Nate!
He would harbor this resentment indefinitely.
Their beloved girl had been duped into joining the Ford family.
Taking a deep breath to quell his rage, Franco said,
“If you reconsider, I’ll help you call off this marriage no matter the cost.”
This wasn’t merely a promise to Rachel; it was an assurance backed by the support and love of her family elders.
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