Chapter 311 - 308: The Calm Before The Storm III (1/2)

Chapter 311 - 308: The Calina was struck speechless When Charlton firstThus, when he said that he was serious and even claimed that he would marry no other than her, she wanted to curse and scold him He should know better than to covet his very own cousin's intended

However, when she saw the helplessness in his eyes, heard the desperation in his voice when he asked for her help, she felt like her heart was being tied up in a knot He was her only son Her own flesh and blood that came out from her very oomb How could she scoff at him and tell him to stop that madness when he has never asked for her help until that very moment?

She took a deep breath Sheon

"Does Serena know?" she asked tentatively

Charlton nodded his head, "Yes"

Georgina's eyes widened "For how long? And does she love you back?"

"For a while now As for her loving me, I would like to say definitely But of course, if I couldn't ask for her hand, then it will be all for naught Soat hs ed her forehead "How could I not? If you really love her, then we'll fight for her I'm an avid believer that true love conquers all I' of hoould be able to convince brother Edward I know he favors you, but he still doesn't favor your father and he's always quite suspicious"

"Mother, I have also thought of that but given that I have been able to ah wealth now, I believe that it would be obvious to everyone that the reason I want to marry Serena would be because of love rather than the connection to their family and their fortune Aside from that, Duke Maxwell doesn't have anywould be cancelled out Another i knows that Duke Maxwell's loyalty lies with the crown prince and not to hiina chuckled "You really thought this through How long have you been preparing for this?"

Charlton could only smile aardly How could he tell his ether for alina sly "I bet that the reason you even decided to dabble in the e when you did that Tsk tsk I should have listened to my mother's instinct By the way, does Serena's parents know?"

Charlton shook his head "It would be far too risky on their side"

"Right Well then, convincing your uncle would be difficult, but that's not to say I can't sway him I am after all, his only full-blooded sister By the time he awards you the medal of valor, have confidence that you'll be able to propose" Georgina finished as she gave her son a confident grin

Charlton felt that a stone was lifter off his chest as he s will you be in Torton, brother Leonard?" Serena asked She was currently standing at the porch of theirLeonard off

"About a week or two atface that couldn't hide her eagerness for hihed "Serena, you and Charlton should tone it down What happened in the tea party last ti for alht be able to catch on"

Serena gave hiuilty look, "Yes, I know…"