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

Joan did not realize that she was upset and thought that she was tired. So he replied, ‘Okay, I’ll sleep too.’

Amanda heard the phone buzz and eagerly picked up the phone. Before she unlocked the screen, she already saw the message notification and began to laugh. She thought fondly about Joan and wondered if he really did not realize that she was upset or he just was not sensitive to such hints.

She placed her cellphone down and went to sleep.

Joan came early the next morning.

Amanda saw Joan sitting at the living hall having a conversation with Matthew.

“Are you here to freeload?” Amanda walked over to Joan.

Joan hesitated for a moment before laughing, “Yeah, I’m here just for a free meal.”

Amanda rolled her eyes and sat beside Matthew.

“Joan needs to go back.” Matthew said to her and continued, “He wishes that you leave with him. What do you think?”

Amanda was caught off guard and did not know how to respond. She asked Joan, “Was this what you mentioned about last night?”

Joan affirmed and said, “There are some things that require my attention.” He paused for a moment and then said, “I hope that you can go back with me.”

Amanda replied, “I don’t wish to.”

“Your grandmother’s health is frail and your mother wishes to stay here. We won’t be going back anytime soon. It’s not good for the house to be empty for too long. Go back there and help us maintain it.” Matthew said.

“Dad, aren’t you asking me to go back with him?” She meant that he was too obvious.

and that

wish to leave. I want to spend more time with her.” Amanda leaned onto Matthew’s shoulders coyly. No

around. Your mother and I would also be here. There are enough people here to take care of your grandmother. There is

that she should be doing

told you about the last time? You may start anytime you wish.” Matthew patted Amanda’s shoulders and continued, “I

and continued, “I am

buy two air tickets?”

up, looked at him, and

looked puzzled and did not know what was going

“Go ahead.” Matthew waved.

Amanda and asked,

him quietly. Joan became flustered and wondered if he had done something wrong. He carefully asked,

with yourself?” She said and then asked, “Let me ask you, who are you in love

to what she was trying

tell my father first that you needed to go back? Shouldn’t you be telling me first? Are you in love with my father?” She was not actually angry but she was wondering what was he

for a long time and I needed to inform your family out of respect. I

first on matters that concern

she wanted Joan to know was to share more information with her since they decided to be

Joan nodded, “I understand.”

leave but Joan grabbed a corner of her blouse. She was wondering how such a strong and

man who had authority actually behaved like a

She

to handle some matters and I want you to go back with me.” He said and was eagerly awaiting

my dad. Can I refuse you?” She pretended to be angry but