Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 694

Seeing Valarie start to drink the smoothie, Phoebe smiled kindly. “How was today’s auction? Did you find any jewelry you liked?”

Valarie nodded. “I did! Oh, I even bought a set for you! I get it for you!”

Phoebe stopped her. “No need to do that now. You can give it to me tomorrow, Just focus on drinking the smoothie first. I came over tonight because I wanted to talk to you about something.”

“What is it?” Valarie asked.

“About tomorrow’s blind date. Remember to dress modestly. The Comstocks are quite traditional and don’t like women who are too flashy,” Phoebe reminded her.

Valarie paused, frowning at her mother. “Mom, even if I can put on an act for tomorrow, I can’t pretend forever. I think it’s better to show my true self during a blind date.”

Besides, she wasn’t a product that needed to be dressed up to meet someone else’s expectations.

“Valarie, I know you don’t want to go on this blind date… but our family isn’t what it used to be. You’re getting older, and it’s no longer about you choosing someone. It’s about others choosing you.

“A blind date is supposed to be purposeful. It’s about presenting your best self with the intention of marriage. Just trust me on this. I won’t steer you wrong,” Phoebe insisted.

at her mother’s earnest expression, Valarie felt helpless and eventually nodded.

Then I won’t keep you.

rest,” Phoebe said.

glanced at the

the tray and bit her lip. As she thought

and sensed the oppressive atmosphere in the living room.

she withdrew her gaze and casually

and his gaze seemed to shoot

for a moment but

side, a slap landed squarely on

provoke

hadn’t overstepped her bounds and deliberately raised the bid, she wouldn’t have been

was her own fault for overestimating her

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was knocked to the floor, a bright red palm print appearing instantly on

her gaze filled with mockery. “Nathaniel, if you were capable, you wouldn’t be angry that I provoked someone