“When did you get into a relationship with Josh? He didn’t mention anything about it when he got home. Apparently, it’s been a long while since he last returned home.”
Mrs. Bucham wondered for how long her son was planning to hide it from her if she had not bumped into him and Jasmine here.
He did not even let his family know about the girl he was interested in.
Josh walked with them and explained, “Mom, Jasmine has just told you that she’s my female friend. If I’d told you about it, you would bring a bunch of people over. What if Jasmine got a fright and refused to meet me anymore?”
Mrs. Bucham understood that her son had not won Jasmine’s heart, but that was fine. Since her son was interested in Jasmine, Jasmine would be within his grasp.
Mrs. Bucham said with a smirk, “Don’t listen to Josh’s exaggeration. We’re very easygoing and won’t make things difficult for youngsters. Jasmine, come and drop by my house with Josh whenever you’re free.”
Jasmine smiled and replied, “I’m afraid I’ll disturb you.”
“No worries. I enjoy having you around, in fact.”
Mrs. Bucham brought Jasmine upstairs as if she knew in which room Josh was going to have a meal. Once they entered the room, it happened to be the private room that Josh had reserved.
After being seated, Mrs. Bucham took off her fine charm bracelet. Then, she lifted Jasmine’s hand with the bracelet that Josh gave to Jasmine, and she removed that bracelet.
After that, Mrs. Bucham put her bracelet on Jasmine’s wrist and said, “Jasmine, this is our first time meeting. I didn’t prepare anything, so I’ll give you my bracelet as a gift. That bracelet was given by Josh, right? The fineness of this charm bracelet is better.”
Jasmine was born into a wealthy family and had a wealthy aunt. Therefore, she had come across all kinds of jewelry and could determine the value of the jewelry.
The bracelet Josh gave her was quite costly. It was estimated to be worth a hundred thousand dollars.
As for the charm bracelet that Mrs. Bucham gave to her, its elegance was better than Josh’s gift. It looked clear and beautiful. No doubt, it was a high–grade bracelet.
It was certainly valuable.
Jasmine did not dare accept such a precious gift. She wanted to take the bracelet off and return it to Mrs. Bucham, but Mrs. Bucham stopped her.
“Jasmine, do you think my gift isn’t valuable enough? You must accept it. If you don’t, it means that you think it’s not valuable enough.”
Jasmine responded helplessly, “Mrs. Bucham, this is too precious.”
“It’s not. It might seem precious, but it’s just a bit more costly than the bracelet Josh gave you.”
Mrs. Bucham insisted on giving Jasmine the bracelet as a gift. Jasmine turned her eyes to Josh, seemingly asking for help.
However, Josh gazed at her smilingly. After noticing her imploring look, he laughed and said, “Jasmine, since my mom has given the bracelet to you, you should just accept it. You’re the only person who deserves to wear it.”
The bracelet was one of the Buchams‘ heirlooms.
The bracelet that Mrs. Bucham wore was not as precious as the one worn by the wife of the head of the Buchams. Anyway, Mrs. Bucham’s bracelet was a lot more. precious than Josh’s present.
The head of Buchams‘ wife said that she wanted to pass her heirloom to her eldest daughter–in–law. However, her son was still single. She was worried no one would inherit the heirloom.
Mrs. Bucham heard that from the head of Buchams‘ wife. She did say she would pass the bracelet to her eldest daughter–in–law too.
Now that Mrs. Bucham had given the bracelet to Jasmine, it meant that she acknowledged Jasmine as her daughter–in–law.
Sure enough, Mrs. Bucham was Josh’s mother. She behaved in the same way as he did, or rather, his behavior resembled his mother’s.
Mrs. Bucham put Josh’s bracelet on Jasmine’s other hand.
Jasmine was at a loss for words.
Given that she was unable to reject Mrs. Bucham, she readily accepted it.
“Thank you, Mrs. Bucham.”
Mrs. Bucham laughed and said, “You’re welcome. I’m very fond of you. By the way, are your parents available? I’ll let Josh’s dad know that I’m going to ask your parents out for a meal.”
Jasmine thought, ‘Is this going to be the occasion where both our parents meet?‘
It finally hit her why Josh was not in a hurry to let his family know that he was pursuing her.
Indeed, Josh’s family was eager.
Jasmine thought about how her parents liked Josh. If their parents were to meet, they would likely start discussing their nuptials immediately. And so, she said.
tactfully, “Mrs. Bucham, my parents are currently traveling and may only be back in a few months.”
Mrs. Bucham said regretfully, “Oh, they’re out traveling? Then we’ll wait for them to come back and have a meal together. Jasmine, have your parents met Josh yet?”
“They have.”
“What did they think of him?”
Jasmine looked at Josh and said, “I didn’t ask my parents that because when Josh came to my house, ninety percent of the reason was to look for my brother and treat him to a meal, so my parents think he likes my brother.”
Mrs. Bucham was at a loss for words.
Josh’s handsome face appeared slightly embarrassed but he did not try to explain himself.
He knew Jasmine still did not want their parents to meet yet. He was not in a hurry anyway–it was enough for him to be able to bring home this beautiful woman this.
year.
“Jasmine, Josh definitely likes you. If he was interested in men, his first victim would have been Zack. Oh, right. Zack’s already married and his wife is your best friend. It’s fated! Zack and Josh are best friends too.”
A pair of best friends getting married to another pair of best friends. This was good!
Mrs. Bucham explained on her son’s behalf, afraid that Jasmine would misunderstand her son was bisexual.
Jasmine said, smiling, “I know, Mrs. Bucham.”
Mrs. Bucham’s handphone suddenly rang and after she picked up the call, she said to the two, “Jasmine, I have something to do so I’ll make a move first. You and Josh can take your time eating and watch a movie or two after you’re done. It’s rare for this son of mine to have free time.”
“You’re not eating together with us?”
“No, I have a lunch meeting too. The client has arrived, so I have to go. I can’t make them wait too long.”
Mrs. Bucham said as she got up. She reluctantly left after reminding Josh of a few things.
Jasmine breathed a sigh of a relief after Mrs. Bucham left and said to Josh, “Your mom is very enthusiastic.”
“All the elders in my family are enthusiastic. I know how they are, so I never told them I was pursuing you. They won’t be able to stop themselves from sending betrothal gifts to your house before we’re even engaged.”
“They’re even more impatient than my parents…” Jasmine said.
Her parents and relatives all had a good impression of Josh to the point it seemed if she did not accept Josh, she would be lynched by them. Still, they were not as eager as Mrs. Bucham and gave her time to think about it, since this was her marriage and her life after all.
Her parents only gave her advice–it was still her decision in the end.
Meanwhile, Serena stopped in front of her sister’s shop.
Then, she carried Sonny down from the car.
Liberty had already packed everything and was just waiting for her sister to pick her up and go back to the place she rented.
“Liberty.”
“Mommy.”
Liberty came out to welcome them. Seeing her sister who seemed like a whole new person, she first appraised her, then commented, smiling, “Seren, you look so stunning after you changed your hairstyle. Not bad–this hairstyle really suits you.”
“Aunt Audrey and Elisa helped with the selection. Does it look good? They also picked out a lot of clothes for me. I’ll let you see after we get back.”
The new clothes and shoes were all in her car.
Almost all of her many years of savings were practically spent after going shopping with her aunt.
The card Zack had given her for household expenses did have money in it, but Serena did not use his card.
“Have you eaten, Liberty?”
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