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.

with Joan after coming out of Jessica’s room. Andrew did not know Joan well due to his work. They had only met twice. He did not voice his

that you want to ask me?”

they

was a slight evening breeze and the lake reflected the surrounding lights. The night scenery was

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 close

and many things had

stood upright beside him. Both of them were in the military and they were similarly tall and exuded

in my

eyebrows were thick, his

certain attribute of Amanda which caused him to fall in love with

be touched nor seen.

Andrew raised his

you ever liked a

him and narrowed his eyes, “Why? Are you questioning

not to have fallen for a woman at this age…”

had matured considerably after joining the military. Even if now he

we have a sparring match to check out

a man but also a soldier challenging another soldier. This

lose to the other. They started to spar and fought along the lake. They were equally

both of them collapsed onto

still injured. He did not wince in pain even as the grass pierced

I will not hold back my punches,” Andrew

his mouth as Andrew had bruised it