72. Final Decision

"Yes, Ma. Freddie said he wants to propose to Grace when he graduates. What do you think?" Grace suddenly spoke up in front of her parents and Lea, who were all sitting together on the terrace.

Lea's heart sank. This would make her rush to ask Daniel to marry her.

And sure enough, her mother's eyes were on her.

"No, you can't! It has to be your sister first, Jo." Mrs. Anna immediately gave an ultimatum. Mrs. Anna was very strict. The neighbor's talk already convinced her that it would be a publicity stunt if Grace got married first instead of Lea.

Grace scowled blankly. Then Mr. Adam intervened.

"You're still very young, Jo. After graduating from college, instead of using your knowledge to help society and the country, you want to get married right away. Isn't that wrong?"

Grace listened with a straight face.

"But Pa. Grace can work after marriage. You don't have to work right after you get married. It's even better when you're married," Freddie said. So Grace can work in the family b