Hayden replied, “Does that mean you can only pursue the person chosen by your grandmother? Can’t you choose someone else?”

Kevin nodded and said, “It can only be the person my nana chose.”

Mr. and Mrs. Queen’s eagerness dampened completely.

All that enthusiasm was for nothing!

Hayden looked for her parents’ reaction while questioning Kevin.

Seeing their enthusiasm drained, Hayden decided not to pursue the topic any further.

Sophia was unwilling to accept this and asked Kevin, “Kevin, you and your brothers are all capable and outstanding individuals. Why should your grandmother make decisions about your marriage?”

Donald chimed in, “Young people nowadays should pursue freedom in love and marriage. Unlike in the old society, parents cannot make decisions for their children’s marriages. They can only offer suggestions.

“Your parents remained silent, but you let your grandmother decide for you. Marriage is not child’s play, it is a lifelong event and the wife you marry will be wit