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.

night, Andrew went out 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 thoughts

you have anything that you want

suggested that they went to a place where they could have a chat. They went to

evening breeze and the lake reflected the

his arms as 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

was seldom home these years and many things

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

in my

thick, his eyes were attractive, and had

know.” He could not pick a certain attribute of Amanda

seen. It just happened without any particular reason.” Joan

raised his eyebrows in

love before? Have you ever liked a woman?” Joan

and narrowed his eyes, “Why? Are

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

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

that you are rather skilled in combat fighting. Shall we have a sparring

exchanged looks not simply as a man versus a man but also a soldier challenging another soldier. This

started to spar and fought

them collapsed onto

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

hold back my punches,” Andrew said as he looked towards

the corner of his mouth as Andrew had