Phoebe suppressed the stuff that she wanted to say. Instead, she told Roan.
“Dad, I believe that Stanford isn’t the kind of person you think he is. In fact, he is very responsible and devoted. He said that he loved me, which meant that he would be nice to me forever. He makes me feel safe. Compared to other men, I feel more cherished.”
“Who would know exactly what would happen when it came to love and relationship? Nobody knew when a man would have a change in heart!”
Roan frowned deeply, he wanted to forcefully change Phoebe’s way of thinking.
But Phoebe was determined. Roan watched her grew up, he had never seen her so resolved before.
“Dad, I love Stanford and I only want to marry him. I’m very sure that he loves me and he will give me happiness. Please don’t stop me, give me your blessings instead, okay?”
To her, this relationship was more unimaginable than pigs flying in the sky, but it made her extremely blissful.
She sought virtue and acquired it, she was in a relationship with the man she admired for a long time.
Roan looked at Phoebe pleading to him, he felt like arrows were piercing through his heart. He was vexed, but he was helpless and didn’t know what to say.
His daughter was determined.
But…
“Sigh!”
Roan sighed, turned around and left.
His back looked heavy as if he was carrying a mountain on his shoulder.
Phoebe didn’t feel very good seeing how heavy-hearted her father was. Even though Roan left and didn’t forcefully demand her to break up with Stanford, but he didn’t agree for them to be together.
Phoebe felt sombre seeing how worried he was.
She knew that Roan was just worried about her future. He was afraid that she would get abandoned and aggrieved in the future.
But she believed that Stanford would be with her together forever.
She needed to make Roan believe this.
Roan went back to his room. His face was gloomy, and his heart was heavy.
Judy came in shortly after and placed a cup of coffee in front of him.
She didn’t go out immediately after that, instead, she asked him.
“Sir, are you okay? Did something happen?”
Roan glanced at Judy and sighed. She worked with him for a long time now and was trustworthy. She knew everything that happened in the household, hence he told her about what happened.
“We were wrong. The person that Phoebe liked was Stanford, and they got together.”
“Mr. Fraser?”
Judy was taken aback, only after a while she recovered from the shock and said, “Well, Phoebe is an excellent person. Even an elite person like Mr. Fraser was charmed by her.”
Roan noticed how delighted Judy was, his heart got even heavier.
He sighed, “This wasn’t her charm, it was just an illusion of love because they were spending time together. How could someone like Stanford fall in love with a simpleton like my daughter? Even if he is really in love right now, eventually he will realize how birdbrain she is and loses interest.”
Judy looked at her boss with shock, how could he describe his daughter like that?
Judy didn’t agree, she retorted.
“Phoebe doesn’t only have her looks going on for her. She was always the best in her class ever since she was young. Right now, she is also studying in one of the best universities in City N, she is even doing her master’s degree. She can play the piano, draw, and dance. She is so much better than an average lady.”
“She only better than an average lady.”
Roan sighed, “What kind of man is Stanford? If I’m not wrong, he is the same as Ernest. He lives in another world, the elite’s world. He is probably far beyond reach for anyone in City N. Even though Phoebe is considered a top-notch girl in City N, but in his elite world, she is dim. Phoebe wouldn’t be able to control someone like Stanford.”
If she couldn’t control him well, then they would eventually become distant even after marriage.
Judy had nothing to say after listening to what Roan said. She couldn’t refute.
Even though she didn’t really know who Stanford was but judging by his aura she knew that his status was probably way higher than anyone around her.
He was way out of everyone’s league, people didn’t even dare to glance at him.
“I’m not asking for much, I just wish that Phoebe will be safe and healthy forever, and live happily,” said Roan gently.
He and his wife hoped this for Phoebe.
But Stanford didn’t seem like he could provide Phoebe with what Roan hoped for.
Judy understood how much her boss loved his daughter. She thought briefly and told him her opinion.
“Sir, didn’t you always say that children should choose their own future. No matter what happened, it would be their own choice. For their career, love, and maybe even marriage. Phoebe is a big girl now, if she chooses to love Stanford, then that’s their fate. It’s her destiny, her choice. It’s up to her if she’s happy or not. You should believe in her choice, believe in the person she chose to be with. I believe that she isn’t that stupid and that she will be happy.”
Roan’s indecisive mind seemed to come to a soft conclusion.
Judy knew her boss very well. She knew what to say to change his mind.
She continued talking.
“The young people have their own world. We should learn to let go and let them fly freely. Look at Florence, she grew up as an adopted daughter. In comparison to Ernest, they were very different people in many ways. But they are now a destined couple, they are very happy with their lives and will only be happier. Phoebe is the same, she will be happy as long as she chooses the correct person. Her future won’t be affected by the gaps in their status and mindset.”
She would be happy, just like Florence. She would overcome all obstacles.
Phoebe didn’t finish her food earlier and it wasn’t time for breakfast anymore.
She wasn’t in a mood to eat anything anyways.
Phoebe’s mind was a mess. She was thinking about what to do and couldn’t figure out a way yet. She walked towards the end of the corridor and coincidentally met Stanford.
She was taken aback.
He was standing straight in the corridor under the jardiniere. He was slightly frowning and there was a hint of seriousness on his handsome face.
Phoebe didn’t have time to enjoy his beauty, she quickly walked up and asked him worriedly.
“Are you okay? What happened?”
Stanford looked gloomily at Phoebe, he then started to walk towards her.
He asked in a soft voice, “Did your dad say something dreadful to you?”
Phoebe was baffled, her eyes started to gleam and they were glistening. It was as if there were stars in her eyes.
He looked so serious because he was worried about her.
His love was as sweet as honey, dripping on her heart.
Phoebe shook her head, “It’s no big deal, he is just very surprised and hence, he couldn’t accept the fact so quickly. I will…” She would convince him…
“I will make him accept me.”
Before Phoebe could finish her sentence, Stanford took an oath devoutly.