S3 111. Tense and Hot

Ava’s eyebrows pressed against her forehead. She didn’t expect Jeremy to speak that clearly in front of his mother.

“W-what do you mean, Sir? Eva could say that because I was staying

at your house. She thought we were familiar. She misunderstood.”

Jeremy sighed in resignation. “I don’t like pretending, Ava. Our relationship doesn’t need to be hidden anymore.”

Ava was stunned. Before her brain could think of a word, Jeremy grabbed her wrist, inviting her to turn to face Vivian.

“Mom, Ava and I are planning to get married.”

Ava’s mouth opened wider. Her eyes moved around observing Jeremy’s seriousness, Vivian’s surprise, and her own heartbeat.

“J-Jeremy….”

Suddenly, Vivian burst out laughing. Happiness radiated brightly from her face. “Did I hear correctly? Are you planning to get married?”

While Ava was dazed, Jeremy nodded firmly. “Yes, Mom. I am determined to make Ava mine.”

Ava s

sighed in disbelief. Her hands waved. “Wait-”

However, Vivian was already hugging her. “This is really exciting. Finally my son has made a choice. Thank you for being in his life, Darling.”

Ava started to sweat. Her body was hot and cold thinking about how to clear up the misunderstanding.

“Sorry, Mrs. Bell. Can I talk to Jeremy for a moment?”

As

on as Vivian let go of the hug, Ava grabbed Jeremy and dragged him. “Why did you tell that lie to your mother?” she whispered after reaching a safe distance.

Jeremy frowned. “I’m not lying. Didn’t we agree last night?”

“When did I say I wanted to marry you?”

“You didn’t reject me last night and you didn’t argue when I said I wanted to get married.”

Ava took a deep breath. “But I didn’t say I wanted to get married.”

head slowly. “You thought I was joking when I said that? I don’t want to be

an easy decision, Sir. We need to consider

have considered everything. With you being my wife, I have the right to always protect you.

is an agreement between two parties.

“I know it.”

will give, while I receive. Only I will get the pleasure, while you will be harmed. You should look for a girl who is

knitted together. His head shook in disagreement. “You didn’t harm me at

understanding is wrong. Did you hear what the people in the boutique said? I didn’t want

grateful for all the help I’ve received so

back. “Don’t think about marrying me. If you think it will protect me, no. I don’t want to make anyone suffer.”

Jeremy interrupted, “listen to

her hand movements. “I appreciate your good intentions. Thank you for caring about me all this time. Now if you’ll excuse

mother.”

just nodded while muttering, “Sorry, Mrs. Bell. I must see

girl disappear behind the door, Vivian let out a heavy sigh. Her gaze then fell on Jeremy who was

I ask you a question?”

stiff eyebrow. “What?”

did you propose?”

was stunned. “Is

yet?” Vivian

seriously. She should already know

Uncle Jeremy

he turned around, the boy turned

Daddy proposed to Mommy or Philip when he proposed to Auntie.”

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in agreement. “Yes, even though Ava seems indifferent, actually she also needs a romantic proposal. All women are like that.”

chatter of the two toddlers. “Jeez, Jeremy. This

simple girl. She doesn’t like

cheek, “as a man, you should give your partner what she deserves. Giving is not only what she needs or

of Louis, I say thank you while giving him a hug. It’s much more meaningful

just saying thank you is enough, I feel more

move as he watched the two toddlers embracing each other’s shoulders. “Who taught you guys that?”

twins said in a proud

his mouth, Jeremy

don’t like to drag on when thinking about one thing. You are a spontaneous person and trust your intuition more. But dealing with women requires strategy. Learn from your brother’s experience. How did he win Kara’s heart?” Jeremy let out a

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ow about

advice. Now how we go to the office?

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