Chapter 504

Anderson stared at Mayra intently, and she instantly started to panic. "Andy, don't look at me like that. I'm scared. What I'm about to tell you is good news." He remained quiet. She took the initiative and grabbed a spoon to feed him a bite of cake. "Andy, open up." He wavered and lowered his gaze before opening his mouth. She stared at his Adam's apple bobbing, confirming that he swallowed it. "Mrs. Thorp accepted me. I told her that I'd marry Gordon once we became adults. Andy, we'll have your blessing, right?" she said. Mayra didn't notice that her eyes lit up whenever she talked about Gordon, and she would beam. Anderson suppressed his frustration and remained expressionless, maintaining a calm look in his eyes. "Mayra, since you've already made up your mind, will my advice matter to you?" Mayra nodded. "Of course. You're my only family." He looked at her. "If I tell you to sever ties with Gordon, will you listen?" She looked dazed, and her hand froze while trying to