Chapter 1051

When Emily finished speaking, Grace was momentarily stunned, not quite processing what she had just heard. When it finally sank in, her eyes widened in surprise. "Emily, what did you just say?" Emily felt a bit awkward under her mother's intense gaze. It was the first time she had ever mentioned having a boyfriend to her family, and it made her feel like she had suddenly grown up overnight. Seeing her mother's shocked and suspicious expression, Emily brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and repeated, "I said I have a boyfriend now. So, you and Aunt Eleanor don't need to worry about it anymore." Before Grace could say anything, Emily quickly added, "He's a colleague from work. I just agreed to start seeing him, so please don't ask me to bring him over just yet. If things work out between us, I'll introduce him to you and Dad once it's more serious." Emily couldn't help but feel a bit shy, her ears turning red with embarrassment. Grace noticed Emily's ears turning red and instant