Chapter 294

Hearing Imogen's frustration, Johanna gently comforted her. "Imogen, I know you mean well, but I'm just ordinary. I only have one brother, and he's missing at sea—there's not even a body to recover. "With my status, I'm not worthy of the Russell family and even less so of Mr. Russell. So, please don't say such things anymore. I don't want to upset him…" This only made Imogen more upset. She retorted, "Who says you're not worthy? Your brother was my fiancé. He's gone, so I should take care of you!" Johanna sniffed and whispered, "But Mr. Russell doesn't like me… It's better not to force it." "But I like you, and that's enough!" Imogen said proudly. "I'm like a mother to him. Does he dare to refuse if I tell him to marry you?" "But... If you say it like that…" Johanna was still hesitant. Imogen smiled and patted her hand in comfort. "Don't worry. I have plenty of ways to bring you two together. You just need to cooperate when the time comes." Johanna blushed and whispered, "I'll l