Chapter 186
Chapter 186:
“Oh.” I bit my lip because I hadn’t been expecting the invitation. “Please, dear. I want to introduce you to my husband and talk about the engagement preparations p>
“All right, Mrs. Kelley p>
“Then you’ll come?” she asked, her tone hopeful.
I let out a slow breath and replied, “Yes, I’ll come p>
“Wonderful, thank you. My driver will pick you up tonight at p>
“No, Mrs. Kelley, it’s fine. There’s no need for that. I’ll take my own car p>
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“Are you sure, dear p>
“Yes, ma’am. Could you give me the address p>
“Of course. I’ll send it as soon as we hang up. Thank you, Sophia. See you later p>
“You’re welcome. See you later, Mrs. Kelley p>
“I’m looking forward to tonight. Take care p>
“I’m looking forward to it, too. You take care as well p>
I ended the call and sighed deeply. The thought settled in my mind as I set my phone down. That meant I would see him again.
“Oh my God!” I turned and found Craig leaning against the doorframe.
“Family dinner,” I said, even though he hadn’t asked anything yet.
“Mmm. Are you going?” he asked curiously.
“Do I have any other choice p>
“Excellent. Good luck, girl. You’re about to meet your husband,” he joked.
“We’re not married yet, Craig, so he’s not my husband p>
“Yeah, but soon he will be,” he replied with a mischievous laugh before leaving and closing the door.
I kept blinking as a luxurious three-story villa came into view.
I was stunned.
“Sophia p>
I turned and saw Mrs. Kelley standing by the mansion’s glass doors. I swallowed and took a deep breath before walking to her.
“Good evening, Mrs. Kelley. Thank you for the invitation.” She hugged me as soon as I reached her, and I hadn’t expected such a warm welcome.
“You look so beautiful, dear. I’m sure my son’s eyes will pop out of their sockets when he sees you.” I offered an awkward smile.
“Did you have any trouble finding the address p>
“Not really, Mrs. Kelley. I just followed the map on my phone p>
“Oh, thank goodness you young people know how to use those modern gadgets. Come in, dear. My husband is eager to meet you p>
She guided me inside, and the moment I crossed the threshold, my eyes swept over a living room large enough to echo. Everything looked warm and polished. Soft beige tones covered the sofa and armchairs. A thick rug matched them, and the wooden furniture scattered around the room gave the space a gentle, homey feel. It was elegant without feeling cold.
“Honey, here is your future daughter-in-law,” Mrs. Kelley announced brightly.
A man in his fifties stepped forward with the confidence of someone who had built the walls around him. He was Mr. Gregory Kelley, the patriarch of the family.
“Well, well. What a lovely young lady. You were right, dear. She has such a kind face and carries herself well,” he murmured as he approached us.
“See? I told you. Sophia, this is Greg, my husband. And, dear, this is Sophia, who will soon be part of the family p>