Samuel Martin nodded, "Indeed, marriage is a significant event in life and should be taken seriously. Moreover, the Thomson and Martin families are not ordinary families, so the engagement should be impressive! Alexander, Robert, what do you think?"
As the family members discussed animatedly, the party of three opposite them remained silent. Hearing Samuel Martin speak, Alexander Thomson glanced at his son. Robert understood and stood up, saying, "Actually, my parents and I came here to discuss this matter. My opinion is — I want to cancel this engagement!"
With those decisive words, the three members of the Martin family stared in shock, as if they had been paused on a remote. Victoria Edwards shrieked, "What did you just say?"
"I said, I want to cancel this engagement!" Robert Thomson's face was calm, showing no anger or jealousy, but expressing firmness.
