She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor-Chapter 69 - Waylon Lewis and Joy Ward Engagement
Chapter 69: Chapter 69 Waylon Lewis and Joy Ward Engagement
“Mom.” Joy sat next to Kaeli Thompson, “What brings you here?”
“What, I’m not allowed to come while you can?” Kaeli Thompson chuckled behind her hand, teasing, “You’re always busy with the hospital, not even worrying about your own marriage. I’m here today specifically to discuss your marriage to Waylon with your aunt and uncle.”
“Joy has always been the daughter-in-law of my dreams, and they are not getting any younger. Christopher and I have been planning their engagement recently.”
“Well then, we’re on the same page. Joy has always been the pearl in the palm of our family, treasured so much that we fear she might fall or melt away. But entrusting her to the Lewis Family eases my mind and her father’s.”
“Of course, you can rest assured that our family will always cherish this treasure.”
“Mom, Aunt, you two are really…” Overcome with shyness and excitement, Joy was caught off guard by the pleasant surprise, her face blushing with coyness.
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“Look at her, getting all shy.”
The room was filled with cheerful banter, but Hope Williams’s smooth brows furrowed slightly, aware that some of it was deliberately said for her to hear. They were keen on performing a show that she had no interest in watching; she turned to leave.
“Miss Williams is here too,” Kaeli Thompson deliberately called out to her, pretending to have just noticed her, “You can also give some suggestions for Joy and Waylon’s engagement party; after all, you’ve lived with Waylon for years and know his preferences.”
“Mom~” Joy called out helplessly, “Miss Williams and I have different tastes in parties. There’s no point in asking for her advice, don’t trouble her.”
“Right, what can an ex-wife suggest?” Alitzel Williams sipped her fragrant tea elegantly, scoffing disdainfully, “Joy, you should stay away from her. She’s cunning, while you’re pure-hearted; don’t let her influence you.”
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Joy pressed her lips together, her expression a mixture of warmth and helplessness.
“No matter what, I still hope Miss Williams can wish Waylon and me well.” Joy said gently, her eyes hopeful as she looked at Hope Williams.
As if she truly looked forward to her blessing.
Yet the pride and triumph in those eyes couldn’t be hidden.
Hope Williams had an icy expression void of other emotions.
She chuckled lightly.
All eyes turned to her.
Finally, Hope Williams spoke slowly, her voice full of mocking desolation, “Grandfather lies on his deathbed, and here you are, jubilantly planning your engagement. I truly wish you peace of mind in holding the ceremony.”
Faces around her tightened.
Hope Williams was about to leave when a strong arm wrapped around her waist.
Hope Williams turned back, her eyes flickered, and due to their height difference, she instinctively stretched her slender neck.
Waylon Lewis stood behind her, his dark eyes fixed on hers. Sensing her discomfort, his brow furrowed slightly.
“What’s wrong?” Waylon’s lips moved subtly, his voice deep.
Hope Williams’s body trembled slightly, she glanced at him hurriedly, then averted her gaze and moved her lips, her voice was as cold as usual, revealing no emotion, “It’s nothing. I’m going to see Grandfather.”
Hope Williams lowered her eyes, deliberately avoiding touching Waylon, and stepped aside to go upstairs.
“Sister-in-law.” Wyatt Lewis had just come back from outside, noticed Hope Williams passing by, and called out to her.
Hope Williams politely nodded.
Waylon’s gaze flickered as he followed the woman’s slender figure, with narrowed eyes full of depth.
“Waylon, you’re back just in time. We’re discussing your marriage, and as the person involved, you should also care,” Alitzel said, noting her son’s gaze fixed on Hope Williams, ignoring everyone else, while Christopher Lewis next to her was already slightly annoyed. Before Christopher could reprimand, Alitzel spoke first.
Only then did Waylon’s gaze shift back to the people on the sofa. At the mention, his features slightly darkened, understanding the sudden change in Hope Williams’s emotion.
He said nothing, his handsome face taut, every line expressing anger.
“Ch…” The tense atmosphere was too much for Wyatt; he couldn’t help but chuckle, “My brother’s getting married? How come I didn’t know about this? And who is the lucky person? Hope Williams? Ah, Mom, you’ve got the wrong word; for my brother and sister-in-law, it should be called remarriage.”
“…”
“Who said it’s with that woman?”
“Oh? There’s someone else?” Wyatt teased with a smirk, “Then I do not approve.”
“Shut your mouth,” Alitzel was infuriated, things were chaotic enough, and her unruly son was making it worse, “Is it your place to approve?”
“Hey Mom, am I not a member of the Lewis family? Why don’t I have a say? Besides, did my brother agree to this? Did Grandfather on his sickbed agree? Grandfather clearly stated that the future mistress of the Lewis family can only be Hope Williams, and no one else. Are you not afraid that this will awaken Grandfather against your actions?”
“Shut up.” Alitzel was beside herself with rage, both of her sons going against her.
Wyatt made a zipping motion across his mouth, having said his piece, and leaned coolly against the arm of the nearby sofa, standing united with Waylon.
“This marriage, Waylon…”
His mother’s words were cut off by a chilling and somber voice.
“There’s no need to discuss it further.”
“?”
“…?”
“Suit yourselves.”
The man, unhurried and without a trace of warmth in his voice, continued.
