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

consider all aspects. Good and bad, everything

With you being my wife, I have the right to always protect you. That way, I won’t feel-”

gaze was straight and sharp.” Marriage is an agreement between two parties. A reciprocal relationship between partners who give and receive, in joy or

“I know it.”

are you even thinking about marrying me? If we get married, only you will give, while I receive. Only I will get the pleasure, while you will be harmed. You should

eyebrows knitted together. His head shook in disagreement. “You didn’t harm me at all. I’m actually happy to

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

so far, and I don’t expect anything more.

as she stepped back. “Don’t think about marrying me. If you think it will

“listen

head and asked for a pause through her hand movements. “I appreciate your good intentions. Thank you for caring about me all this time. Now if you’ll excuse me, I want to

mother.”

When she passed Vivian, she just nodded while muttering,

behind the door, Vivian let out a heavy sigh. Her

you

raised a stiff eyebrow. “What?”

did you

“Is

proposed yet?” Vivian stared wide-eyed.

only stated my intentions seriously. She should already know what I

Jeremy sucks!”

he turned around, the boy turned out to be folding his arms with his

proposal, Uncle, like how Daddy proposed to Mommy or

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in agreement. “Yes, even though Ava seems indifferent, actually she also needs a

of the two toddlers. “Jeez, Jeremy. This time, you lost badly to four year old kids. They understand.

girl. She doesn’t like

Vivian patted her son’s cheek, “as a man, you should give your partner what she deserves. Giving is not only what she needs or wants, but also about sincerity. How serious are you about making

of Louis,

enough, I feel more appreciated if Emily hugs me. I feel her

the two toddlers embracing each other’s shoulders. “Who taught you

in a

mouth, Jeremy

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 faint breath. In fact, he was the one who advised Frank. He just realized that practice was much more

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ow about

you for your suggestions and advice. Now how we go to the office? Your parents

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