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.

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

that you want to ask me?”

went to a place where they could have

slight evening breeze and the lake reflected the surrounding

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,

years and

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

my sister?”

were thick, his eyes were attractive,

certain attribute of Amanda which caused him

touched nor seen.

raised his eyebrows in

love before? Have you ever

and narrowed his eyes, “Why?

abnormal for you not to have fallen for a

young, he had matured considerably after

are rather skilled in combat fighting. Shall we have a sparring match to

looks not simply as a man versus a man but also a soldier challenging another soldier. This concerned the pride

They started to spar and fought along the lake. They were

both of them collapsed onto the grass while

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

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

the corner of his mouth as