Chapter 1268
Chapter 1268 Dowry
Marianne’s perception of Mackenzie’s demeanor conveyed an unmistakable sense of superiority.She compared Mackenzie to a regal figure perched atop a pyramid, casting her gaze down uponothers with an air of entitlement.
“Ah, Mackenzie, Beatrix, you’ve finally made it!” Roselynn greeted them warmly.
Mackenzie acknowledged Roselynn with a slight nod before turning her gaze to Marianne. “Andwho might this be?”
Roselynn quickly said, “She is Tia’s mother. We brought her here to attend the wedding.”
Tia, who was getting her makeup done, quickly stood up and said nervously, “Ms. Quillen, mymother spoke out of turn. Please… please don’t mind!”
Her heart raced with guilt, regardless of whether or not Mackenzie caught her words. After all,Emmanuel was Mackenzie’s husband-what if she misinterpreted Tla’s intentions toward him?
Without delving further into Marianne’s comment, Mackenzie turned to Roselynn, inquiring, “DidRyder hastily marry Tia? Has the dowry not been settled yet?”
Roselynn responded, “Mrs. Franks just arrived. I was just about to present it.”
“Leave it to me.” Mackenzie gestured dismissively and then turned to Lexi, instructing, “Prepare abank card with 280 thousand.”
“Certainly, Ms. Quillen,” Lexi acknowledged with a nod.
“280 thousand?!” Marianne gasped, incredulous at the sum. She mused, How could Tia, akindergarten teacher, receive such a hefty dowry?
“If you replace it insufficient, Mrs. Franks, we can negotiate the amount. I’m prepared to cover it forRyder,” Mackenzie offered.
Despite Ryder’s selfless act of taking a bullet to protect her, it resulted in his paralysis. In response,she was determined to assist him in marrying his beloved, regardless of the expense.
“No, no, it’s more than enough!” Marianne’s excitement was palpable, though tinged with a hint ofapprehension, a remnant of her small-town upbringing. Leaning in, she whispered, “And what abouttheir new home and car?”
“Mom! Why are you so greedy?” Tia immediately stopped her mother. She hurriedly apologized toMackenzie, “Ms. Quillen, I’m sorry. Please ignore whatever my mom says!”
Marianne couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Tia’s candidness.
Mackenzie glanced at the two women and offered a reassuring smile. “The house has already beenpurchased. It’s a riverside duplex worth about 450 thousand. As for the wedding car-Beatrix, couldyou please take Mrs. Franks to my garage and let her choose any new car as the wedding car?”
After all, those cars were simply gathering dust in her garage, unused and unappreciated. This wasan opportunity to put them to good use.
“Of course, Mackenzie!” Beatrix agreed readily, realizing it was also an opportunity to declutter hersister’s collection.
“This…this ” Marianne was overwhelmed by the sudden rush of happiness. She couldn’t believehow swiftly everything had unfolded. She mused, Wow! I’ve hit the jackpot just by marrying off mydaughter. Oh, Tia, you indeed
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“Of course, Mackenzie!” Beatrix agreed readily, realizing it was also an opportunity to declutter hersister’s collection.
“This…this-” Marianne was overwhelmed by the sudden rush of happiness. She couldn’t believehow swiftly everything had unfolded. She mused, Wow! I’ve hit the jackpot just by marrying off mydaughter. Oh, Tia, you indeed are amazing!
“Mrs. Franks, would you prefer to have the wedding car converted into cash as well?” Mackenzieinquired, noticing Marianne’s inability to articulate a complete sentence.
“Hehe, sure, Why not?” Marianne’s happiness radiated so strongly that it seemed her smile mightfreeze in place.
‘Mom-‘Tia still harbored the urge to explain to her mother why she had chosen to marry Ryder, citingthree specific reasons: sympathy, Emmanuel, and her disdain for the Zimmerman family’s behavior.
Yet, in light of Marianne’s current demeanor, it appeared her family also harbored a pursuit ofwealth. What distinguished them from Ruby Zimmerman’s clan?
“Don’t speak. Just stay still and be a beautiful bride!”
Marianne swiftly redirected Tia to resume her makeup application. Could one complain about beingblessed with abundance?
“If you have the time, feel free to choose one!” Mackenzie contemplated the convenience of gifting acar, merely thinning out her extensive collection. After all, her fleet had grown so big that shecouldn’t possibly utilize every vehicle.
Marianne’s smile stretched so wide that her teeth disappeared; she was overjoyed. “Hehe, thankyou! Thank you, Ms. Quillen!” she exclaimed.
Despite acknowledging that Ryder might not be the ideal match, Marianne refrained fromintervening as Tia willingly embraced the union. With the dowry, wedding house, and car in place,Marianne reveled in the envy of relatives and friends.
As a parent, Marianne’s sole desire was for her daughter to replace a partner to provide for her andensure their future security. With these conditions met, she found herself to be genuinely content.
While observing her mother’s sudden change in demeanor, Tia couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.Just moments ago, Marianne had disapproved of the marriage, yet now she appeared ecstatic.
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