Sophia had given it some thought, but she couldn’t come up with an idea, so she decided to leave it to her future daughter-in-law. “The third promise… Hmm… I can’t guess what else you would want. Sheila, tell me what you want as the third promise.”
The latter pondered over it and replied, “I’m not sure either. I’ll think about it, and when I do think of something, I’ll let you know.”
I’ll have to take my time to think this through. This opportunity is too precious to waste.
Sophia said, “Alright. Take your time. Let Davin write the two promises on the papers and sign his agreement first.”
“Sure.” Sheila’s heart was full of excitement when she agreed to Sophia’s plan.
Patrick and Layla fell silent; they were resisting the urge to make their daughter request for other benefits.
Sigh… Our daughter’s kind of dumb. Our effort was all in vain. She’s easily outwitted by Sophia.
It’ll be best if Sophia can treat Sheila as her own daughter. If not, Sheila will only be on the losing side for a fight to break out between them.
After Davin signed the papers, Sheila handled the papers carefully, keeping them in a safe box in her bedroom.
The atmosphere during the dinner was quite heartwarming as everyone chatted with each other. The Muirs sent the Seets off when 10 p.m. rolled around.
Watching the car drove off, Layla turned around and looked at her daughter. “My silly girl. You can’t even hold your ground in front of your future mother-in-law.”
Sheila explained, “She treats me nicely. Mom, to be dotted on by Davin is all I’ve ever wanted. It’s way more important than money and other benefits they can provide us.”
Layla heaved a sigh. “That’s why I said you’re a silly girl.”
“Alright, Mom. I’m tired, so I’ll go to bed first.” Reluctant to continue this conversation any longer, Sheila rushed to her bedroom upstairs, leaving her mother alone.
Meanwhile, the Seets were on their way back home. In the car, Davin was so impressed that he kept on giving thumbs up to Sophia. “Mom, you’re so awesome! You managed to lure Sheila into saying yes by using only three promises.”
Sophia shot him a tight-lipped smile. I’ll see you suffer after your wedding.
Let’s see how Sheila will deal with you.
As the saying goes, one can’t become useful without being educated. I believe Sheila will be able to tame you. And since she loves you so much, she’ll know what’s appropriate and what’s not, so you, my son, will only suffer a little.
The next day, Davin called Sheila early in the morning, and they got their marriage certificate together.
Sheila announced, “From now on, you’re officially my husband. You must treat me well.”
Chuckling at her words, Davin made a promise to her. “Don’t worry. Let’s have a wedding after I return.”
She replied, “Sure. I like staying with your mother. She’s really nice and I’m sure things will get lively when we’re together.”
Knowing that she liked to spend time with his mother, he suggested, “You can stay in the Seet Residence these days when I’m away. When you’re bored, go shopping with my mom. She’ll buy you everything you want.”
The woman retorted, “Davin, I can buy them on my own. I will not become a parasite like you. I’ll learn from Tiffany and try my best in life.”
“Nice! You’re even stronger than me,” Davin teased and pinched her cheeks, impressed by the woman in front of him.
He then took her to the Seet Residence. “Mom, I’ll be off now. Take good care of Sheila in my stead.”
His mother smiled in acknowledgment of his request. “I will. Let Sheila stay here. I’ll prepare a comfortable room for her.”
Seeing that Sophia welcomed her with open arms, Sheila felt a sudden surge of warmth in her heart. “Thank you, Sophia.”
“Silly girl, you’re now officially Davin’s wife. Shouldn’t you change how you address me?” Sophia smiled.
At that, Sheila chirped, “Mom!”
Satisfied at the way her new daughter-in-law addressed her, Sophia said, “Good. I’ll treat you like my daughter. You can tell me everything you want, whether it be happy or sad news.”
“Thank You, Mom.”
Sophia had liked Sheila ever since they met for the first time, and now the latter had become her daughter-in-law. This made the former so happy that she wore a broad smile on her face the entire day.
Davin smiled at the sight of them getting along so well with each other. And he felt relieved when he went on his business trip to K Nation.
I’ll have to settle everything as fast as I can and marry Sheila.
