Chapter 661

Chapter 661

Edward’s mom picked the perfect time to call. ‘Did the housekeeper really spill the beans about Edward bringing me home?‘ I couldn’t help but wonder.

Just thinking about it made my nerves start to fray.

Edward shot me a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, I’ll talk to my mom and explain everything about you.”

“Edward…” I blurted out, my breath catching a little as I called his name.

But Edward stayed cool and steady, like a real grown–up. He just smiled, then walked off to take the call.

I leaned against a pillar, watching Edward not far away, his brow all scrunched up as he talked on the phone. I had no clue what he was saying.

My heart was pounding, like I’d been dropped right into the eye of a storm. Honestly, my confidence was shot.

Edward’s mom grew up in high society, so when it comes to picking a daughter–in–law, you know her standards are sky-

high.

Yeah, I’ve got my own business and a bit of cash now, but compared to Edward, it’s like night and day.

Wait a second…

What am I even doing?‘ I scolded myself.

‘Am I seriously freaking out over the difference in status between me and Edward?‘ I couldn’t believe I was going there.

even thinking about this? Even if he wants to marry me, he still has to see

eyes at myself.

just giving myself

table, joining in on the

my shoulders like it was the most natural thing in the world.

almost intimate gesture of his–I couldn’t help but let my imagination run

the quiet veranda, where he was waiting for me, a playful

you worried?” Edward asked, a teasing glint in his

tease me,

“Worried

in a flash. He stepped in closer, his

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front. “If worrying actually helped, I’d have taken

couldn’t help but laugh, reaching out to pinch my cheek. “You really don’t sweat the

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not really a couple. I don’t want her to misunderstand or

and after a beat, he said, his voice low, “My

second. “That wasn’t what I was worried

he’d snapped of me–then sent it straight to his mom. Her reply popped up right away:

him, wide–eyed. “How could you just

Edward’s eyes grew even deeper. “I just wanted her to meet you a little sooner. You and my mom have the same

something clicked

seemed to be missing that motherly affection, and he

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