Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law

Chapter 412 412_1

"What, now you're pleading for my daughter to marry your son? When your son was fit and healthy, you'd rather die than let them be together. Aren't you worried now that my daughter will play with your son's feelings? Wasn't my daughter the one you accused of seducing men, a vixen? How is it that now she's become Avalokitesvara, capable of saving people?"

Ruby Bluen was stunned into silence by Sovia Morris's words, staring at her in disbelief, while Scarlett Taylor's mockery echoed from upstairs.

Scarlett Taylor was always known as a virtuous wife and mother, rarely losing her temper or being sarcastic, but she just couldn't help getting angry with Sovia Morris. As soon as she heard that Sovia had arrived early in the morning, she immediately went downstairs.

Marcel Horne's accident also saddened Scarlett. Regardless of how the parents of both families argued over their children's matters, she had watched Marcel grow up and didn't want to see anything happen to him. Moreover, considering Ruby Bluen's deep feelings for Marcel Horne, nothing Scarlett and her husband said or did could prevent Ruby from loving Marcel. Julia had advised her to let go and not interfere with Ruby's affairs, telling her that Ruby had sacrificed too much for love and that it really hadn't been easy for her.

Scarlett had already turned a blind eye, no longer meddling in Ruby's affairs, letting Ruby go to the hospital every day to look after Marcel. But hearing Sovia Morris's words at that moment, Scarlett was truly incensed.

In the past, Sovia Morris was always cold and sarcastic towards my daughter, even scolding my youngest! If Glades Horne hadn't been present, who knows how much nastier Sovia would have become? Now that Marcel Horne has had an accident and might be confined to a wheelchair for life, disabled, Sovia actually dares to ask my daughter to marry him! She's so incredibly selfish! She doesn't genuinely accept Ruby; this is just a stopgap for her. What if Marcel recovers and can walk again someday? Would Sovia then resort to all sorts of schemes to torment Ruby? Divorce... if Marcel remains in the military, it's a military marriage, so divorce wouldn't be difficult. But if this injury forces him out of the military, he'd no longer be a serviceman, it wouldn't be a military marriage, and Sovia would surely stir up relentless trouble to break them apart! These are my fears! Besides, if Marcel marries Ruby Bluen now, people will think Ruby is pitying him. He's so sensitive right now; he detests being pitied more than anything. Would he even agree to this?

"Mom!"

Ruby Bluen finally snapped back to reality. She shot Sovia Morris an apologetic look and walked toward Scarlett Taylor, who was still spouting sarcasm, and tugged at her sleeve. "Mom, stop it. Aunt Sovia is already very upset. Let bygones be bygones; what's most important now is to help Marcel recover."

"Ruby, what I'm saying is true. She is a selfish woman who only thinks of herself and never considers others' feelings! Look at Marcel's condition; he might be in a wheelchair for life. Her asking you to marry Marcel now—isn't it just so you can take care of him 24/7, like a nanny? She's worried about her son, but doesn't your mom worry about you?" Scarlett said angrily.

Sovia Morris's face showed guilt. Scarlett Taylor is right to accuse me; I am a selfish woman. For my son's well-being, I was thinking of sacrificing Ruby. Yes, Scarlett is right. I dote on Marcel, and Scarlett, being a mother too, how could she not dote on Ruby? I can only blame myself for speaking so harshly before. If I had been like my sister-in-law, Mila Anderson, and not interfered with my son's love life, perhaps Marcel and Ruby would have been together long ago. Now, I want Ruby to marry my son, but he probably wouldn't agree. He's afraid of losing Ruby, yet he doesn't want to burden her. But only Ruby can ignite his will to recover. Even if there's only a one percent chance, I don't want to give up.

"Mom, Marcel won't be in a wheelchair all his life! The doctor said that as long as he has a strong will and cooperates with rehabilitation, he can stand up again. I believe he can do it; he's strong, and he will stand up!" Ruby said, her voice trembling with emotion, clearly disliking hearing anyone, even her own mother, say that Marcel Horne would be in a wheelchair forever.

"Alright, there's a chance, but it's only a chance. Who can guarantee he will definitely stand up? Ruby, what if—what if he really can't stand up ever again? Are you prepared to take care of him for life? You'd have to push him everywhere. Everything would be inconvenient for him; he'd be dependent on others for everything. And besides, this is for a lifetime, not just a day or two! Can you really persist?" Scarlett said, equally agitated.

"Even if Marcel can never stand again, I still love him! I'm willing to take care of him, as long as I'm alive. I'm willing to love him, care for him, and do anything and everything for him, because I love him! Mom, Marcel and I have missed out on so many years, been through so much, and it's been so hard for us to finally come together. Please, Mom, I'm begging you, give us your blessing! I want to marry Marcel, no matter what state he's in, I love him!"

Ruby Bluen said firmly, her conviction unshakable: even if the sky fell, she wouldn't abandon Marcel.

Sovia Morris was moved to tears by Ruby's words, which filled her with immense gratitude. In one's life, finding a true love is the rarest treasure. Ruby Bluen's love for Marcel Horne is so steadfast; I haven't picked the wrong person for my son. Even if my actions are seen as contemptible, gossiped about, or condemned as selfish, I don't care anymore. As long as this devoted couple wishes to be together, I offer my sincerest blessings and wholehearted approval.

"Ruby, I apologize to you. I was wrong to speak to you like that before," Sovia Morris stepped forward and sincerely apologized to Ruby Bluen.

So, now she admits she was wrong! Scarlett Taylor thought, her eyes still flashing with anger. She was about to counter Sovia's words but was stopped by Ruby again.

"Scarlett."

From the staircase came Chris Bluen's deep call. He had come downstairs and was standing there, looking down at the three women in the living room. Leo Bluen was standing behind him, and by their expressions, it appeared that the father and son had overheard the entire conversation.