Mr. Marsh’s Twins

Tom Fritz took a deep breath. “I understand.” He handed the towel he used to dry his hair to the butler and, wrapped in his bathrobe, walked towards the pavilion. He had made up his mind to return to the laboratory; he wanted to do something meaningful with his life.

Jane was delighted to see her son approaching, a gentle smile appearing on her face. “Williams, have a good talk with our son.”

“Alright.” Although Williams had softened his stance, his expression remained serious. Holding a teacup, he watched as his tall son walked closer.

“Mom, Dad,” Tom greeted them as he approached.

“Sit down,” Jane said kindly, pouring him a cup of tea. “I just talked to your father. We won’t stop you from returning to the lab.”

Tom Fritz didn’t feel particularly happy hearing this. His parents hadn’t strongly opposed him initially, but their concern was evident after hearing his decision. He couldn’t alleviate their worries, which added pressure on him.

Tom sat down and took the teacup from his mother. “I just want to do something more meaningful. Thank you for understanding.” He then raised his cup. “To you both.”

Williams and Jane also raised their cups and clinked them lightly with Tom’s before taking a sip of Earl Grey tea. The atmosphere wasn’t exactly lighthearted.NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.

“Now there’s just your grandmother,” Williams said. “We thought she might be stubborn about this, but surprisingly, she respects your choice.”

Tom was slightly shocked. “…”

Jane spoke up, getting straight to the point. “Tom, what we worry about most now is your future. Your grandmother hopes you’ll settle down before returning to the lab.”

“But I’m going back to the lab on the first of next month, and I don’t even have a girlfriend. How can I settle down?” Tom couldn’t help but laugh. “This isn’t something I can just decide.”

“It actually is,” Williams said. “Your grandmother will be back in a few days with an excellent girl we’ve already vetted for family background and character. She’s very pretty too, not any less than Monica.”

Tom was slightly taken aback and smiled. “Why bring her up? We never dated.”

“But you did meet her and liked her,” Jane replied.

Williams showed Tom a photo of Lisa on his phone. “She’s very pretty and should be your type.”

Tom took the phone and looked at the girl in the photo. She had a delicate and beautiful face, bright clear eyes, smooth skin, and a smiling expression that gave off a clean and tidy vibe.

He glanced at the photo and then at his parents before taking another sip of tea.

“I don’t want to waste her time,” Tom said softly. “Even if I agree to marry her, I’ll hardly have time for her once I’m in the lab. It wouldn’t be fair to her.”

“You can start dating first,” Williams suggested. “You won’t be in the lab 24/7; you can call or meet when you have time. Relationships are built over time. Or do you really plan never to marry?”

“If that’s your plan, then I can’t support your return to the lab,” Williams added firmly.

However, Tom had no interest in women. “I don’t want to get married yet; I just want to focus on my research.”

“You need to get married first so that your grandmother will let you concentrate on your work,” Jane warned him. “Otherwise, if you upset her and she falls ill, how will you leave with peace of mind?”

“I…” Tom was momentarily at a loss for words.

Williams said, “Your grandmother will bring this girl back in a few days. Prepare yourself mentally and don’t say we didn’t warn you.”