Chapter 40 A Beating Heart

• Jocelyn was secretly joyous because she had been waiting for Nelly’s reaction. However, to her surprise, Simon jumped out to object. “I disagree.”
• “Dad!” Ditching her usual attitude, Nelly argued, “I knew that you had picked her in the very first place and that you wanted to keep your promise to a late friend. But she’s not the suitable girl!”
• “How is she unsuitable? I might be old, but I have an eye for good character.” Simon sided with Jocelyn. “It’s better for the young people to be loud and lively. It’s been some time since we have some vitality in this household.”