Chapter 1448
“Yes, yes p>
Keaton’s head was buzzing as his parents went back and forth.
He’d told them it wasn’t even close to being serious, and they were already talking about kids!
After a moment of excitement, Janelle pressed on.
Keaton kept spinning his tale. “She only agreed to be your goddaughter so she’d have a reason to be close to you p>
“Otherwise, she’d have to avoid you. If she didn’t, people would start suspecting something’s up between us. After all, why would she get close to you for no reason p>
“And look at my hair! Winona did this p>
“I let her do this just to make her happy! I don’t care about my image! Have you ever seen me do that for any other girl p>
“And that crystal statue of mine? The one in the family vault? She kicked it, and it shattered, and I didn’t even hold it against her p>
“Plus, you both said a girl’s bedroom is a private space. If Winona and I weren’t together, would she have let me in p>
“With her personality, she would’ve shoved me down the stairs p>
Keaton had successfully convinced his mom. Janelle nodded. “That makes sense. I just can’t believe Winona would fall for you! It’s a real case of beauty and the beast! Good thing the beast is our son p>
Keaton deadpanned, Mom, are you sure I’m not adopted p>
“Oh, get out of here! Listen to me. It’s a blessing that Winona likes you, so you better treat her right! If you dare do anything to hurt her, I won’t let you off the hook p>
Richard chimed in, “Your mother’s right. For someone like you, having Winona agree to be with you is like hitting the jackpot. You’d better hold on tight p>
“If you can bring Winona into the Huber family, you’ll be the hero of our family p>
Seeing that he’d successfully fooled them, Keaton took a deep, quiet breath. He had dodged a bullet, for now.
He seized the opportunity. “From now on, don’t pay any attention to the gossip you see about, me. Jell definitely just be a cover for my relationship with Winona p>
“And don’t say anything weird in front of her. Just treat her like your beloved
goddaughter and don’t mention anything about me and her p>
“Oh, and that includes my sister and Elysia Thorne. Don’t tell them either. Not even they know yet p>
“Young people like their freedom in relationships; they don’t like elders meddling. If you say too much, it could hurt my chances with Winona p>
Richard immediately declared, “As long as Winona is willing to have you, I won’t say another word p>
Janelle nodded in agreement. “I won’t tell anyone either. But if you need anything to make Winona happy, just tell your father and me: We’ll give you our full support and cooperation p>
Richard’s expression changed, as if he’d made a monumental decision. “Come home later tonight. I’ll give you a key to the wine cellar. Winona enjoys a good drink. Whenever she wants some, you can go gett for her p>
Keaton said, “I have a key p>
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Richard shook his head. “Not that one. I’m talking about the cellar beneath the family vault p>
Keaton’s eyes widened. “We have a wine cellar under the family vault p>
“Yes. Only a small portion of the collection is on display in the vault. The majority, all the best vintages, are kept in the cellar p>
Keaton’s eyes grew even wider. “How come I never knew about this p>
Richard snorted. “You can’t even find yourself a wife. What makes you think you’d be qualified to know p>
Keaton was speechless.