Novel Update
Chapter 171
“Yes,” Sherman said in a tone that was more matter of fact than enthusiastic
Karen rolled her eyes at him. “Can’t you say more?”
“It’s adorable
Karen let out an exasperated sigh. “Are you some kind of emotionless robot?”
Sherman just stood there, silent.
Karen persisted, Tm going to ask you again, is this scarf adorable or what?”
“find it extremely adorable” Sherman replied, enunciating each word carefully.
Karen beamed with pride. “Well, of course, it is! I picked it out myself! How could it not be? Here, let me put it on you. You’ll look cuter
In this?”
She reached to be the scarf around Sherman’s neck, just as he stood up to grab some papers.
Karen was much shorter than Sherman
And with no suitable stool for her to stand on, she had no choice b but to command, “You lanky rascal, get down here!”
As Sherman complied bending slightly, she couldn’t help but add, “What good is being so tall if you can’t even snag yourself a wife?” Facing Karen, who was as feisty as a child. Sherman couldn’t help but go along with her antics Karen tied the scarf around his neck, surveyed her handiwork, and thenText property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
shook her head in mock disgust. “Not that good! But they say the matemal genes am strong, so it doesn’t matter if you’re a bit on the ugly side. Your future wife is stunning, so my great–grandchildren are bound to be super cute!”
Sherman just stood there not saying a wo
Karen couldnt resist teasing him further. “You really don’t want to know where I went today?”
Sherman shook his head. “Not really”
Karen casually took a seat in the executive chair, crossing her legs.
“1 went to see your future brides place Karen said, eyeing Sherman. “Don’t you want to know how gorgeous the girl I’ve snagged for you!
Anthea was breathtaking, and Karen was convinced that once Sherman laid eyes on her, he’d be as smitten as she was, itching to make her part of the family
The thought made Karen chuckle to herself, covering her mouth to hide her glee.
“I’d rather not” Sherman replied coolly, then added, “Grandma, I really have no intention of settling down.”
In his life, there might be room for a soulmate like Anthea, but marriage was out of the question. He was never going to Not in this lifetime!
Tied
Karen turned to look at Sherman, her voice filled with mock exasperation, “Don’t speak too soon, my boy! I be waiting for the day you eat your words!”
“Well, you’ll be waiting a long time, Sherman continued, his attention returning to his work.
Karen huffed, “How on earth did I end up with a grandson like you? You’re impossible!”
Meanwhile.
After her doctors appointment, Sarah couldn’t wait to share the exciting news with Lacy
Lacy, about to become a father for the first time, was thrilled. ‘Really? Sarah, are you pregnant?”
She nodded
“That’s amazing!” Lacy scooped Sarah into his arms, spinning her around. “I’m going to have a son!”
Sarah looked at him, bemused. “How do you know it’s a son? It hasn’t even been born yet.”
Lacy grinned. “I just know it! My mom said our family has a gene for boys Sarah, let’s get married right away! I have to tell my parents this news, they’re going to be over the moon“”