News of my university acceptance spread, prompting George and Maria to insist on throwing a celebratory dinner for me.
I initially wanted to decline, but Quincy kept urging me to accept.
My dislike for Quincy remained unchanged.
"Ruby, Kevin and I are about to get engaged, and afterward we'll be studying overseas together."
I was puzzled by her reason for sharing this information with me.
"Quincy, why are you telling Ruby about this!"
George seemed angry. I later discovered that this was actually a planned union between the Stewart and Shaw families.
The Stewarts had initially intended for Kevin to be engaged to me, but Kevin expressed his preference for Quincy.
Seeing the guilty expression on George's face, I felt like I was looking at a stranger rather than my father.
"I just want the approval of my entire family."
Quincy said, sounding hurt.
At the celebratory dinner, I was unfamiliar with most of the attendees.