Chapter 74 Beating around the bush

Mark’s frown was imperceptible. "And your point is?" Aimee feigned difficulty with 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." Robert, hearing her bluntness, struggled to maintain his composure. "What nonsense are you spouting? Hold your tongue this instant!" Although he shared her sentiment, Robert did not want Mark to see him as a man driven solely by self-interest. Having lived for over forty years, Robert 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?" Mark, observing his demeanor, was unsure of his intentions. He retorted with a slight frown, "Why do you ask?" Robert offered what he thought was a reasonable explanation. "As Madison’s family, we think