Convenient Marriage: Mr. Nelson's Love Trap by Hannah Baker

“But I’m fine. There’s no need…”

“Mom, we’re already here. We might as well use our time wisely.” Joshua and Bonnie persisted.

Hence, Dolores was forced into getting a medical check-up.

The result that came out after showed that she was healthy. Joshua thought that the doctors might’ve made a mistake, and the results were wrong.

He quickly explained the situation to the doctor-in-charge.

Dolores couldn’t sit by idly anymore, “Joshua, what did you say?”

“Uh, you guys were washing the bedsheets that night. Dad said you…”

“You bought that?” Dolores understood it all now, “You said that Bonnie was not feeling well. That was just an excuse to get me here for the check-up, right?”

Joshua admitted, “Yeah, but we did it because we care about your health.”

Buzz. Dolores’ phone, which was in her pocket, rang suddenly. She picked up the phone, and Charles’ voice came through, “You’re not here yet?”

Dolores looked at the time, then only did she remember that Charles had asked her out today, “I don’t think I can make it today.”

She was still in the hospital now. Plus, it was way past the time they agreed to meet.

“Why not?” Charles chuckled, “That jealousy-filled man in your house won’t let you meet me?”

“Nah. Something urgent came up and I can’t leave now.” Dolores knew Matthew’s motives clearly. This was what he wanted.

Why else would he have lied to the kids that she wetted the bed, and made them trick her into coming to the hospital then? He didn’t want her to have time to meet up with Charles.

Joshua had a hunch that it was Charles and asked

you next time.” Dolores

Joshua

an old friend.” Dolores pulled him, “Let’s go and

and asked again, “The Charles

him, “Don’t meddle

to get a snarl from Joshua, “I’m an adult

me.” Dolores

he say that to the

found Bonnie, who was done with her

the results, genuinely hoping that

son’s disappointment and comforted him, “You guys are still young and have so much time for kids. Don’t rush it,

know.” Joshua understood

Dolores

arm around Bonnie, whispering in her ear, “I

“You want to be a dad this early? We’re still

not early at all. I made a deal with my brother. Whoever has a child first doesn’t need to care about the family’s matters. There’s so much

if we could travel the world

“That sounds

is why you need to work harder and get pregnant soon. My brother

him, “Watch your words. We’re out in

hear us.” Joshua, still had his arm circled

catching up with Dolores, Joshua ingratiated himself with her, “Mom, it’s already 1.00 p.m.

eating lunch at home.” Dolores was a little harsh. Yes, she was angry,

unhappy, listened to her words, “We’re relieved since you’re

did not say