A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 645

Godfrey hadn't even gotten a word out before his mom started laying into him, giving him a piece of her mind in no uncertain terms. Chloe couldn't stand by and watch any longer. "Please, don't be so hard on him. We've only just started seeing each other. Everything's moving too fast for me..."

When Godfrey's mother turned to look at Chloe, her demeanor softened in an instant, her voice oozing with maternal warmth, "Oh, Chloe, I know you're just looking out for Godfrey. Don't you worry, dear. Godfrey would never let you down. If he ever did, we, the Walkers, wouldn't stand for it. You can rest assured, and if you ever feel slighted, you come straight to me..."

Chloe was visibly taken aback, having been on the receiving end of cold shoulders and snide remarks all her life, both at home with the Wilsons and at work. She was completely unaccustomed to such adoration and fumbled for words, "I... um..."

"There's no rush, dear. If you feel it's too soon, we can take our time," Godfrey's mom said, giving her a knowing wink. At that, Godfrey's sister stepped forward, slipping a thick envelope into Chloe's hand, "Here, take this. It's a little something from us to you, and a belated Happy New Year."

Chloe, still gasping in disbelief, managed to say, "For me?"

"Of course," teased Godfrey's sister. "Once you've taken the Walkers' money, you're one of us. Joining the Walker family is no small affair—you’re in for the whole ride!"

Chloe's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, "But... doesn't that mean I'm practically part of the family? I can't accept this..."

Godfrey could only offer a helpless smile, watching the scene unfold. His family was nothing if not enthusiastic, always eager for him to settle down with a good girl. And now that Chloe had appeared, there was no way they were letting her slip away.