Her Cancellation of the Engagement

Chapter 45 I Mean I'm Going to Be a Teacher There

Chapter 45 I Mean I'm Going to Be a Teacher There

As for the bride price and dowry, both families agreed to follow Laney's wishes.

On the day of the engagement, the Finley family would give the bride price of 15 thousand dollars. Jewelry and other items would be purchased later for the wedding, and the Geller family would give the dowry.

If the wedding was called off due to discord, the Geller family would return all the betrothal gifts.

Of course, receiving the bride price when they were engaged was a custom in Rheinsville City.

Apart from that, the bride's family was responsible for hosting the engagement banquet.

The engagement banquet would be simple. After the guest list was finalized, two tables were booked for the banquet.

Their marriage was settled.

Damian and the others left the house after lunch.

Once they were gone, Gianna approached Laney and looked at her silently.

Laney was confused and asked, "What's the matter?"

Gianna pressed her lips together and still made no response.

Seeing this, Laney felt a little worried and asked again, "Is it that you think the bride price we asked for is not enough? Let me explain..."

Before Laney could finish her sentence, Gianna suddenly hugged her and said, "Thank you."

Laney was shocked.

Ever since Gianna returned home, she had kept a certain distance and rarely spoken. Laney never expected that she would suddenly hug her. Feeling a bit shy, she said, "Why are you thanking me for no reason?"

Apart from her mother, Gianna had never hugged anyone like this before. Feeling a twinge of embarrassment, she let go of Laney and didn't say anything.

Sherman was also shocked, but he quickly understood what she meant and said with a smile, "Gia wants to express her gratitude for treating her as your own child!"

Why did he suddenly feel bittersweet in his heart?

His daughter had never hugged him like this before.

Oh no!

He wasn't the person his daughter loved most anymore!

"Is that so?" Laney looked at Gianna and asked.

Gianna nodded and explained, "It's said that stepmothers can be wicked."

"My dear child..." Laney chuckled, "You are your father's daughter, and I am his wife. Naturally, I'll treat you as my own. I'm also a mother, and I could never be so cruel to you."

Gianna smiled and said, "You're the best, Ms. Nash."

"Look at you, you are so sweet." Laney beamed and replied.

To receive such praise from her stepdaughter was a pride for Laney.

Suddenly, an idea struck Gianna, and she said to them, "You don't have to worry about the dowry. I can buy a house myself."

Laney objected immediately, "How could we do that? As your parents, it's our responsibility to take care of your marriage arrangements. You don't need to concern yourself with the dowry. Your father and I have talked about it, and he will be going out of town soon. If he can't find a decent job, he's willing to work on a construction site and probably can earn 2 thousand dollars a month. You are still young, and you will marry in two or three years. We can save enough for a down payment on a house and a car by then, though it might not be a large house."

Gianna was touched. Sherman, the young master of the Geller family, was willing to work on a construction site for her sake. It was hard not to be moved by that. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"No, please save the money for Laila's dowry."

"She's not in a rush. I spoke to her, and she said she's not considering marriage at the moment. Her boyfriend isn't very reliable."

Hearing this, Gianna said nothing more.

It's impossible that Sherman would do manual labor.

Gaven would surely have arranged a suitable job for him by tomorrow.

In the afternoon...

Laney picked up Calvin from kindergarten, and as the family gathered for dinner, Alisa arrived.

Upon seeing her, the expressions on Sherman and Laney's faces turned stone cold.

Thinking of Alisa drugging Gianna, they wish they could lick her out immediately.

But after all, she was their adopted daughter, and they couldn't treat her so callously. Reluctantly, they let her in, though their faces remained stern.

Laney, who was about to serve the food, took the dishes back to the kitchen.

Alisa's face turned sour. What did she mean?

She couldn't even have a meal with them?

Laney seemed to know what she was thinking and said, "Our meal is simple, and I suppose you wouldn't fancy the food after the lavish meals at the Geller family. So, let's not dine together."

Her tone was also cold.

Alisa clenched her fingers tightly, realizing that she and the Geller family had grown apart completely.

Regaining her composure, Alisa smiled and said, "Mom, Dad, Grandma sent me here. She heard about Gianna's engagement with Mr. Finley and wanted me to tell you that the Finley family is wealthy and prominent, Gianna as Mr. Finley's future wife should have an education certificate. Therefore, Grandma wants her to go to school."

Sherman and Laney asked in surprise, "Going to school?"

"Yes! Grandma thinks it's too late for Gianna to start from elementary school, so she suggests that she start from the third year of high school. She can study for one year and obtain a high school diploma. However, given Gianna's situation, she might not be able to get into a prestigious school through the regular entrance exams. So Grandma is willing to sponsor her to study in Class 18 in Ranson High School, so she can earn a graduation certificate."

Upon hearing this, Sherman and Laney's faces grim.

Brenna had crossed the line.

Gianna was already nineteen years old, and she wanted her to start from the elementary school?

It seemed like Brenna was offering to sponsor Gianna's education in Ranson High School out of kindness and help her obtain a graduation certificate. However, everyone in Rheinsville City knew that Class 18 in Ranson High School was infamous for being a class of trouble makers.

The students in that class all came from privileged family backgrounds and never worried about money. They attended high school merely to secure graduation certificates.

It was said that they never observed rules in the school and disrespected teachers. Now no teacher even dared to enter their classroom.

If Gianna went there, wouldn't she be bullied?

"Tell your grandma not to worry about Gia anymore. I've decided to support her to study medicine." Laney said with a grave face.

She had been considering this since morning, but with the arrival of Lloyd and his family for the proposal, she was occupied and hadn't had a chance to discuss it with Gianna yet.

Alisa was shocked and asked, "Medicine?"

Even Gianna seemed surprised.

"Yes! Gianna had been studying medicine during her stay in Lancaster Shrine and just lacks proper resources to learn in a systematic way. I believe that with her intelligence, she will become an outstanding doctor in the future. So, you don't need to worry about her education,"

Alisa was resentful.

Throughout her time in this family, they had never shown such consideration for her. But now, as soon as Gianna returned, everything revolved around her.

How could Laney pretend to be a loving and caring mother? She was just a stepmother. Did she think Gianna would thank her for this?

Not a chance!

Gianna, that country girl, was ungrateful. How else could she have gotten the Geller family into so much trouble?

Alisa became expressionless and said in a low voice, "But even if Gianna wants to study medicine, she needs a high school diploma. Currently, she doesn't receive any formal education, and even if she wants to pursue it, no school would accept her."

"Grandma did this for Gianna's best interest, so she won't be looked down upon by in the Finley family due to her low education. Mom, Dad, even if there is a rift between you and Grandma, you should consider Gianna's practical conditions."

Upon hearing these words, Sherman and Laney fell silent.

Alisa was right. Medical schools required a high school education, and Gianna had no prior schooling. Even if she was enrolled, it was uncertain whether she could catch up with others.

However, she might also fall behind others if she went to high school now. Also, sending her to Ranson High School's Class 18 wasn't a wise choice, either.

Gianna cast a meaningful gaze at Alisa and asked with a half smile, "So, you want me to attend Ranson High School?"

"Of course, I want what's best for you, Gianna."

Gianna lowered her eyes and calmly responded, "Then I'll go."

Sherman and Laney were shocked and said, "Gia..."

Before they could say anything, a triumphant smile spread across Alisa's face. She interrupted them, saying, "I'll go back and inform Grandma..."

"No need! I'll handle it myself!" Gianna said indifferently.

Alisa looked puzzled and said, "Gianna, without Grandma's help, you won't be able to enroll at Ranson High School."

Gianna raised her head and gave her a wry smile, refuting, "Who said I'm going there to study?"

"Didn't you just say..."

"I mean I'm going to be a teacher in Ranson High School!"

Sherman, Laney and Alisa were too shocked to say anything.