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

“Hey, isn’t this a happy moment? Why does it look like an interrogation?” Armand glared at Matthew. Joan was a good catch and he was worried that Matthew might scare him away.

“Come, come, take a seat.” Armand tried to break the tense moment.

Joan nodded politely and said, “Thanks.”

“No need, we will soon become a family and there is no need for formalities.” Armand nudged Theresa and whispered, “Serve some drinks.”

“Do it yourself.” Theresa sat firm and glared at him.

Armand chuckled and said, “Okay, okay, I’ll get the drinks.” Theresa never treated him tenderly.

He went to get the drinks and was surprised that Joan and Amanda were still standing. He quickly asked, “Why are you still standing?” After saying this, he seemed to realize what was happening and looked towards Matthew and laughed, “Just agree, won’t you? You are neighbours with Joan. Isn’t it great that you can still see your daughter every day in the future?”

Matthew glared at Armand coldly. Armand kept quiet and went to sit on the sofa as he mumbled, “Ingrate.” He did these out of concern for Amanda’s future.

Matthew then felt that what he wanted to say was now unnecessary. He then waved to them, “Take a seat, you two.”

“Dad.” Amanda sat beside Matthew and held his arm and asked, “Have you agreed?”

Dolores also looked at Matthew, eagerly anticipating his decision.

Matthew patted her hand and was unwilling but she was already an adult and should be married. She could not stay by his side forever and remain under his protection.

“Your silence means that you had agreed?” Dolores finally spoke. Matthew softly acknowledged.

“That’s great!” Armand said excitedly as if it was his son who was getting married.

Andrew did not know Joan well due to his work. They had only met twice. He did not voice his

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where they could have a chat. They

breeze and the lake reflected the surrounding lights. The night

he looked across the lake and reminisced, “I had a good relationship with her when we were young. When I grew up, I joined the military and she had fallen in love. We drifted apart and were no longer as

these years and many things had happened,”

of them were in the military and they were similarly tall and exuded authority

see in my sister?” Andrew turned and

was closer to the locals. His eyebrows were thick, his eyes

a certain attribute of Amanda which

a feeling that can’t be touched nor seen. It

so?” Andrew raised his eyebrows

love before? Have you

looked at him and narrowed his

you not to have

who’s abnormal.” Although Andrew was cute and tender when he was young, he had matured considerably after joining the military. Even if now he was not in

Shall we have a sparring match to check out if you can protect my

man versus a man but also a soldier challenging

started to spar and fought along the lake. They were

of them collapsed onto the grass while panting

injured. He did not wince in pain even as

must be good to my sister, otherwise I will not hold back my punches,” Andrew said as he

corner of his mouth as Andrew had bruised it