Big Mom had always valued Pudding's opinion. At last, she turned to her and asked, "What do you think?"
Pudding was puzzled. She knew Lola fairly well, and something about Lola suddenly getting together with Blackbeard felt strange.
"Mom, I think we should watch them for a few more days. This isn't as simple as it looks. We shouldn't make a hasty decision."
Big Mom nodded. "You're right. We'll do as you say."
Lola and Chiffon had received marriage proposals at almost the same time, and Big Mom was not happy about it. She had always disliked those two daughters most. If no one had wanted them, she might even have taken pleasure in it. Instead, they had taken her by surprise.
Capone had chosen Chiffon, and Blackbeard had chosen Lola. It was a slap in Big Mom's face. Not only had her two least-favorite daughters found happiness, but the men they had chosen were exceptional figures.
Pudding wanted to visit Lola, but seeing her alone was impossible. Blackbeard stayed at Lola's side, and plenty of people stood guard around them. No one could easily get close.
Pudding also discovered that the two were living together. That left her little choice but to believe they truly were intimate.
In fact, it had all been Luo Lin's idea. She had told Blackbeard, "Whatever happens, you must stay with Lola. The closer you seem, the better. Then Big Mom will have to agree."
Luo Lin had also arranged for the news to be spread far and wide. Soon, everyone on Whole Cake Island had heard it, and people everywhere were talking about Blackbeard and Lola's wedding.
That put Big Mom in a difficult position. Blackbeard was openly living with Lola, and everyone on the island knew they were going to marry. Even