Regrets and plans (3)

Jeff remembered how Oscar and Elanor never objected to his union with JoAnna, and they supported him in breaking up the agreement with Isabella. Was it because they approved of his choice? Or because they saw his union with JoAnna as a way to increase their power further?

Jeff looked at Stella and Edward while confirming to himself how Whites and Hills have a lot in common, and that includes manipulative parents. Maybe they did it with different goals, but in the end, both sets of parents lied to their kids and kept them in the dark while covertly guiding them in the direction of their choice.

Jeff held JoAnna's hand in his. "I hope that you know how under all these lies and schemes, my love for you is rock-solid. I approached you because I fell in love with you, and I still love you."

JoAnna smiled and pecked his lips before melting into his embrace.