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.

room. Andrew did not know Joan well due to his work.

that you want to ask me?” Joan

they went to a place where they

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

the railings and rested 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

these years and many things had

beside him. Both of them were in the military and they were similarly tall and exuded authority even when they were not

you see in my sister?” Andrew

a darker complexion but was closer to the locals. His eyebrows were thick, his eyes were attractive, and had sharp

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

a feeling that can’t be touched nor seen. It just happened without any particular

that so?” Andrew raised his eyebrows

in love before? Have you ever liked a

his eyes, “Why? Are

not to have fallen for a woman at

Andrew was cute and tender when he was young, he had matured considerably after joining the military. Even

fighting. Shall we have a sparring match to

man but

not want to lose to the other. They started to spar and fought

onto

that Joan was more exhausted as he was still injured. He did not wince in pain

sister, otherwise I will not hold back my punches,” Andrew said as he looked towards

corner of his mouth as Andrew