Chapter 424

"...Premarital pregnancies." Anne lowered her gaze. She knew that in the eyes of the elders, her behavior was morally corrupt, and she was not a good influence. Joanne was really shocked. She could not help but wonder if Lucas was out of his mind for liking a girl like Anne. No family would accept her! Her initial good impression of Anne hit rock bottom. "You surely are something else! And your aunt…no…your mom, Sarah! I must be blind to know you both!" Joanne had misjudged their characters, and she warned, "Don't get close to my son anymore. Do you understand?" "Don't worry. I was never Mr. Newman's girlfriend. In fact, he used me as a shield because he didn't want to go on blind dates anymore," Anne explained, "I still believe that mutual feelings are important in a relationship to ensure a long-lasting marriage." Joanne did not know what Anne was implying, and she thought Anne had no right to speak to her that way. The point was Lucas had personally told her that he had a