Chapter 1041

If I could make Marie happier, why should I reject her? Besides, I had always adored her and desired a mother like her. "You know what… I was just joking. Marie, Ms. Nancy, please don't take it seriously." Perhaps it was my prolonged silence or Jonah's realization of his inappropriate suggestion that he quickly smoothed things over. To his surprise, I met Marie's somewhat disappointed eyes and decisively piped up. "It would be my absolute pleasure." Immediately, her eyes sparkled with excitement. "Nance, are you… Are you serious?" "I grew up without my parents, but I can finally have one now." I smiled earnestly. "Thank you, Mrs. Barker, for realizing my wish." I was filled with happiness and a sense of security. "Nance!" Her eyes reddened, and she subsequently pulled me into an embrace. Her voice was shaky as she uttered, "Oh, dear. You're the one who realized my wish." Jonah, too, laughed aloud. "This is perfect. Zane is going to be out of the game from now on! I should tell h