Oh Please, My Ex-wife novel Chapter 81

Janet walks over as she sighs in relief, she has started to accept Joanna as her own daughter-in-law.

From the aspect of being obedient, Joanna was a thousand times better than Alice.

“You are a sweet girl.”

George is very sharp and notices that his daughter is very protective of the Smiths. She has started to consider for the Smiths before she even marries into the family.

But Edward doesn’t treat Joanna with as much priority as he expects. He heard that he still likes a woman called Alice.

George’s expression worsens and turns his attention onto Edward, “Have you been busy with work lately?”

“It’s an honor to have the concern of the Mayor of Longhorn City. Most of the work is done by Joanna.” Edward replies calmly, he didn’t change his attitude just because he is the Mayor.

From this angle, George cannot but admit that Edward is the most talented young man in the city and it is this reason that he didn’t object to Joanna marrying into the Smith family.

But no matter how talented he is, if Edward’s heart is not with his daughter, then George didn’t feel at ease. “I heard that you held a press conference recently.”

Jonna, who was seating beside, is surprised. She didn’t think that her father will bring up this issue. She tugs on George’s clothes, reminding him not to continue further.

But if George were to restrain his words, then he wouldn’t be the Mayor of the city. He stretches his hand and pats Joanna on her back twice in assurance. He shifts his attention back towards Edward. “You should know my motives.

I never do anything without value. Regarding the Press conference, I’ll take it as you were misguided. It’s better to settle the marriage soon and not drag it out to avoid other interruptions. You, youngsters, don’t keep quarreling every few days, please consider for the older generation.”

The way George said it is complete and to the point in addressing Edward. It also gives Edward some space to back off.

Except that…

“Mayor has been mistaken. The press conference was the most worthwhile thing I did in these five years. I’m very honored for the Mayor’s offer but I don’t intend to marry Joanna.” Edward smiles and didn’t care about the people around him.

At this moment, Janet isn’t scolding Alice but wanted to tear her apart. Edward did this for her… for her…

No! She cannot allow this marriage to be canceled.

Slap!

Janet didn’t think twice and slaps Edward. The slap is loud and piercing and shocks everyone present in the hall. How can she hit him? But surprisingly Edward’s smirk didn’t change one bit.

“Edward, Edward, I, it’s not on purpose. Mom was, was too angry, I…” Janet panics after the slap. How could she hit him? From young, she didn’t bear to lay a hand on him. Now that she has hit him, she regrets immediately.

Not only did Janet panic, but Joanna is also in a shock. She can see clearly that Janet stands on her side. Though she is upset that Edward outright rejected her, because Edward was hit and in consideration for herself, Joanna decides to speak.

“Dad, didn’t I say that this matter is between Edward and I so please don’t meddle!” Joanna tugs George’s shirt. She pouts angrily, looking like a spoilt daughter of a rich family.

George sees that she’s angry and since Janet slapped Edward, his discontent is somewhat eased and said, “Okay, I don’t care what you youngsters think but don’t drag it out. I want this marriage to happen.”

“This could be…”

“Edward, do you want to send me to my grave?” Janet speaks out to stop Edward. She frowns in anger. Her guilt disappears in a flash when she sees Edward’s stubbornness.

If Alice was to be standing in front of her, Janet would give her a good dressing down.

“Mayor Hale, Edward is young and impolite. Please forgive him.” Janet glares at Edward not to speak any further and apologizes to George at the same time.

On another side, Joanna begs, “Dad, didn’t you promise me not to meddle with our affairs? You must mean your words.”

Janet’s stirring heart is more relieved when she hears Janet’s words. It’ll be fine if Joanna stands on her side. With her around, no matter how angry George is, he wouldn’t do anything to Edward.

“Edward, apologize to Mayor Hale.” Janet glares at Edward.

Edward looked at her coldly and with a laugh, turned and walked out. He felt nauseous each time he comes back.

But he doesn’t know why he keeps thinking about the woman who constantly opposes him.

Her changes over five years let him fall in love with her again. He loves her strong will and winning attitude. He loves her coldness and yet inability to reject him.

“Edward!”

Janet shouts at him from behind and Edward didn’t pause a step. Jacquiline looks emotionlessly at Janet and continues walking. Seeing that Edward is about to walk out the door, she runs towards him.

At the same time, Joanna has been noticing her squints and it is the first time she sees Jacquiline. She feels that something isn’t right and from how it looks, could it be that Jacquiline likes Edward?

Is she trying to snatch her man? Is Jacquiline tired of living?

Joanna is angry but is busy with Janet trying to calm down her father George.

…

On the other side, Jacquiline catches up with Edward and sees that he sits on the driver seat and is about to drive off. She didn’t think twice and rushes over to stop him.

The brakes screech loudly, the window winds down and Edward shouts in surprise, “Jacquiline! What are you doing?”

From his voice, Jacquiline can hear that Edward is in a very bad mood. But since she is lucky enough to stop Edward and that he is willing to speak to her, she asks, “Where are you going? I’d like to go with you.”

Edward sees Jacquiline’s manner and his first reaction is to look for Alice but didn’t expect Jacquiline to follow him.

Jacquiline and Alice were good friends and perhaps Alice may feel better with her along.