Chapter 75 Beating Around the Bush

Luke's frown was imperceptible. "And your point is?" Nora feigned difficulty in her words. "It's just that my daughter has been pining for you for years without any fruition. Surely your family owes us some form of recompense." Bill, hearing her bluntness, struggled to maintain his composure. "What nonsense are you spouting? Hold your tongue this instant!" Although he shared her sentiment, Bill did not want Luke to see him as a man driven solely by self-interest. Having lived for over forty years, Bill understood the difference between a meal that delights the taste buds and one that just satisfies hunger. He offered a polite smile. "My wife can be a bit thoughtless; please don't take it to heart. Now that you are engaged, when do you plan to have the wedding?" Luke, observing his demeanor, was unsure of his intentions. He retorted with a slight frown, "Why do you ask?" Bill offered what he thought was a reasonable explanation. "As Charlotte's family, we think it necessary to atte