He was rather moved because he was acknowledged. Truly, genuinely acknowledged.
Mila Anderson glanced at everyone and asked, "What? Am I wrong?"
The old lady nodded vigorously. She was most pleased that her daughter-in-law could see things clearly.
After all, James was not at fault.
Gian Horne said gratefully, "Mila, thank you."
Mila Anderson shot him a look. She had come to terms with it, not for the sake of his thanks.
For many years, James Horne had also lived a hard and exhausting life, which she had witnessed firsthand. He hadn't wished for a mother like Phoebe Rogers either. Thankfully, Glades's protection had prevented James from going astray or opposing her. For that, she was truly grateful to her son. If Phoebe Rogers had corrupted James, causing him to constantly oppose her, she wouldn't be able to sit here leisurely drinking bubble tea now.
James was a good kid!
"James, have you not proposed to the Hughes family yet?" the old lady changed the subject.
