SWNOVELS Chapter 644
Katelyn had a genuine fondness for Monica. Monica often came by to visit her friend Anastasia, and Katelyn thought the world of her. Monica was kind-hearted, warm, fiercely loyal, and sharp-minded. She ran her beauty salon with impressive flair and success. In contrast, Katelyn's own son, despite his privileged upbringing, didn't quite measure up to Monica's standards.
With a playful smile, Katelyn teased, "Monica, what do you think? Should I introduce you to my son? He's quite the catch, don't you think? You can mold him however you like. If you're interested, he's all yours, even as a son-in-law!"
There was another brother in the Franco family still in college, but the Ledford elders were also eager for Monica to join their family, prompting Katelyn to make her offer.
Flynn, with mock despair, looked at Katelyn and said, "Mom, are you that keen to get rid of me? Putting me on the bargain shelf?"
Katelyn gave Flynn a playful slap on the shoulder and a stern look, "As if Monica would even consider you. If you could bring someone like her into the family, I'd be overjoyed." Monica, caught off guard, could only manage a nervous laugh.
Anastasia stayed silent, knowing Monica and Jason were close, but she wasn't sure about the status of their relationship. It was Monica's decision to make.
Katelyn, still hopeful, asked Monica, "So, what do you think of my son? Interested?"
"Aunt Katelyn, you're making me blush. I'm not as great as you say. Besides, it seems Flynn already has a girlfriend. I spotted them together at Riverdale College just yesterday." Monica was telling the truth; she had seen Flynn with a tall girl while dropping something off for her brother at college.
Katelyn immediately turned to Flynn, "Come clean, have you got a girlfriend?"
Flynn, scratching his head awkwardly, replied, "It's not official yet, Mom. Don't worry about it. I'll find a daughter-in-law for you when the time is right. Let's not rush things." Katelyn felt a bit disappointed at potentially losing Monica as a daughter-in-law.
She blamed her son's lack of initiative and pinched Flynn secretly, muttering, "No ambition."
Flynn, feeling wronged but not daring to complain, stayed silent.
Monica's phone rang. Pointing to her phone, she said to Anastasia, "I've got to run."
It was Jason calling, hinting at a possible romance. Anastasia didn't stop Monica from leaving.
Jason had asked Monica out to dinner at a fancy restaurant and was picking her up from Southridge Estates himself.
At the upscale Garden Blossom Bistro, Monica curiously asked, "What's the occasion for such a fancy dinner? You're not about to ask for another favor, are you?" Jason, feigning offense, replied, "Am I that tight-fisted in your eyes?"
"Well, this is the first time you're treating me to something this nice," Monica said, glancing at the menu. "So, I can order anything?"
"Yes," Jason assured her with a warm nod. "It's my treat today. Whatever you want."
Despite her words, Monica chose modestly priced dishes, mindful of Jason's budget. She knew that even a bottle of wine could cost him a month's salary.
Seeing her choices, Jason took the menu and decided, "Let me handle this. It's not every day I get to treat you to a fancy meal. Let's do it right."
He ordered the priciest steaks and a bottle of red wine, racking up quite the bill.
After ordering, Jason, trying to play it cool, hinted at a promotion that warranted celebration, all the while fidgeting with a gift box in his pocket that he was hesitant to present. Monica, genuinely happy for him, raised a toast to his success.
Just as Jason was about to make his move, Monica mentioned Katelyn's matchmaking attempt with Flynn and her need to fend off constant setups by finding a boyfriend.
Before she realized the implication of her words, Jason seized the moment, "What about me? Do I fit the bill?" He presented her with a ring, earnestly asking, "Monica, how about we make this a doubly joyous occasion?"