However, Sigmund was already thirty and still unmarried. Now that he’d stepped in as a last-minute replacement for the wedding, he could definitely receive some nice incentives.
Sigmund was no doubt a businessman—sharp as ever.
I quickly understood.
After finishing breakfast and tidying up, Sigmund drove us to the Hopkins family estate.
As soon as we stepped inside, William called him into the study.
Meanwhile, the matriarch, Mary Young, approached me, gently patting the back of my hand. “Don’t worry. Sigmund is a good man. If he’s willing to marry you, it means he truly cares for you.”
I paused, caught off guard. I knew Sigmund wasn’t her biological son, yet she seemed completely supportive of our marriage.
She gave me a warm smile and said, “In life, sometimes you have to overlook a few things, and before you know it, it’s all in the past. The Hopkins family depends on him now.
“I’m not expecting much from my second son’s side once I’m gone. I just hope they can live quietly and stay out of trouble.”
Then her tone shifted, a glint in her eye. “When you were with Liam, I didn’t interfere. But now that you’re with Sigmund, you need to understand where you stand.”
“I understand,” I replied firmly. “I have no interest in creating any chaos, and Liam’s mistakes have nothing to do with me.”
Mary’s eyes narrowed slightly, but she smiled. “Good. We’ve had our talk. Let’s go see how everyone’s doing in the main hall.”
Without waiting for my reply, she grabbed my hand and led me toward the front. That was when I noticed Liam had arrived as well.
When he spotted me, his brows furrowed deeply.
Judging by his expression, he hadn’t yet learned about my marriage to Sigmund. The moment he saw me, his tone turned impatient. “Diana, what’s the meaning of this? Why did you block me?”
“It’s just one wedding. I’ll make it up to you next time!” he scoffed. “And what did you say to Sharon last night to make her cry? Apologize to her!”
This piece of work thought I should apologize?
Over my dead body.
Crossing my arms, I took a step back and pointed at him. “Liam Hopkins, have some manners! You’re speaking to your aunt-in-law right now. Get down on your knees and apologize properly!”
