Chapter 454

“But people will talk as you two live together without being married.”

Xyla advised softly, “Cordelia, you’re a girl, and reputation is important! You didn’t know his identity in the past and thought that you had married him. You can’t be at fault for staying together. Now that you know and still want to be with him, you should get married sooner!”

“Mom!” Cordelia grinned cheekily. “You’re pretty old school!”

“I’m not old school. I want to protect you!” Xyla held her hand. “It’s not official or legitimate so long as you aren’t married. I’m worried about you being hurt.”

Cordelia felt a pinch in her nose. She understood that it was due to the unhappy experience with William in the past that Xyla was exceptionally sensitive to the term legitimate.

She snuggled her mother affectionately. Growing up, she rarely had the chance to act cute and coy with Xyla.

Xyla patted her shoulders with a loving smile. Like many naggy mothers, she would keep nagging about their marriage.

“Alright, I