chapter1245

After a refreshing shower and slipping into clean clothes, Hertha returned to the living room only to find

her parents seated on the couch with Spencer. They had serious looks on their faces, clearly deep in

discussion about something important.

Her heart sank with a sense of foreboding.

Indeed, she overheard her mother say with a laugh, “All right, it’s settled then. Engagement at the end

of next month, and we’ll have a wedding by year’s end.”

“I agree, but this is a big step. We should discuss it with your parents before making any final

decisions,” Ashton added, clearly satisfied with Spencer. After all, a guy like him marrying Hertha would

be a stroke of luck.

He was handsome and well-educated. He had a good job and knew how to take care of others. He was

the kind of man any parent would welcome with open arms.

Spencer's face was adorned with a polite, warm smile as he said, “I’ve already talked it over with my

parents. They said it’s up to me, but of course, both our parents should definitely have a formal meeting

together. Are you available the day after tomorrow? My parents mentioned they could join us for a meal

then.”

“Oh yes, of course, we have time,” Kimberly eagerly chimed in, almost tripping over her words in her

anxiety to not let this opportunity slip away.

Unable to bear it any longer, Hertha took a deep breath and stormed in front of them, her voice tinged

with anger, “You’re planning my life behind my back? Did anyone even think to ask for my opinion?”

Her outburst drew their attention, and all three turned to look at her simultaneously.

Seeing Hertha upset, Spencer shifted awkwardly, his gaze dropping in embarrassment.

Kimberly was upset that Hertha's rudeness had put Spencer in such an awkward spot. She stood up,

positioned herself between Hertha and Spencer and chastised her daughter sternly, “Hertha, can't you

speak nicely? Spencer is such a catch, and if you don't marry him, who will you marry? Your father and

I want only the best for you. Besides, haven't you taken a shine to him as well?”

Hertha was speechless. How desperate were her parents to marry her off this quickly?

How could they discuss her preferences in front of the man in question, bolstering his ego and putting

her at a disadvantage?

“Mom, when did I ever tell you I liked him?” Hertha, already in a sour mood, tried to keep her

composure while talking to her parents.

Her question only made Spencer more uncomfortable, his hand subconsciously adjusting his glasses

to hide his discomfiture.

Trying to preserve Spencer's dignity, Ashton also stood up and sharply scolded Hertha, “Hertha, we've

indulged your whims at home, but you’re an adult now. There's a time and place for everything!”

“I—” Hertha wanted to retort but stopped upon seeing her parents' unwavering support for Spencer.

Their hearts had been stolen by Spencer. No words of hers would bring them back to reality.

She realized that any further argument would only reinforce their view of her as childish and

headstrong.

“That child, still slamming doors,” Kimberly muttered with disapproval. She then turned to Spencer with

a warm, friendly smile and said, “Spencer, dear, Hertha can be a bit hot-headed, but she has a kind

heart. She's incredibly sincere. You’ll see once you get to know each other better, that she's actually

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Spencer retained his polite smile, exuding an air of genteel manners and dutiful respect.