chapter ninety four

EDWARD’S FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEW

I went silent at first on hearing his question about how I felt concerning Celia.

“Erm… sir, Celia is a good friend of mine and has been there for me each time I needed even when I did not ask, she always offered.” I said.

“Of course, I would know that. She is so kind and innocent sometimes to her detriment. Once she gives her heart to something, she does not give up on that thing. That is why I am worried about you. Considering the family you are from, I fear for my daughter.” He said and continued puffing smoke in between his talks.

I could not believe he was talking about my family like that even though he was the one who had allegedly sent people after my grandfather and turned him to an hospital patient. I looked on and did not say a word.

“I would have watched on normally till she gets over you but it seems that would not be happening soon which is the reason I have called you here today to see if you value my daughter enough to join me and di