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As I was scrubbing dishes in the kitchen, Mariah stood right next to me, still grilling me. “So, which one of those guys is actually your boyfriend? Don’t mess this up, okay? I know all three are great, but let’s be honest -you’re not exactly in their league, not when it comes to ability or family background.”

I let out a half–laugh, half–groan. “Mom, aren’t I supposed to be the best daughter in the world to you? Why do you always have to roast me like this?”

Mariah just crossed her arms, totally serious. “I’m just telling it like it is.”

I shot her a look, protesting, “There’s no scorecard for love, you know. Plenty of regular girls end up marrying presidents. So what’s so impossible about

impossible about my situation?”

Mariah cracked up, giving me a playful smack on the back just like when I was a kid. “Nice try, but don’t dodge the question. Spill it.”

“Mom, relationships are just… you know, I’m just going with the flow, taking it day by day. Who knows how things will turn out?” I kept dodging her questions.

“What about Ryan? He’s from Beijing, right? Already a star in the Foreign Ministry at such a young age–his family must be full of high achievers, and they’ve pinned all their hopes on him. Vic, don’t try to aim too high with him. Honestly, I think Nathan’s a better bet. His mom remarried and moved to Shariport, so if you end up with him, you’d be the lady of the house, no drama, no complications.” Mariah started listing her son–in- law requirements again.

I let out a wry smile. “Mom, I already broke up with him. He really is a good guy, but… there’s a lot of business complications mixed in. It’s way messier than you think.”

how I got myself tangled up with these three guys, and honestly, I wasn’t about to lay it all out for

admitted at dinner that he messed up, and said he’s working on

buy that?” I gave a

someone who’s a good fit. Don’t overthink it

stubborn. I overthink everything and I don’t let things go,” I


Mariah looked ready to explode, realizing she just

bedroom, not on the couch. I’ll handle the cleaning up,” I said, eager to dodge any more of her questions as I ushered her out of

was honestly a mess. Nathan was busy talking to my dad about his job and family, Jared kept saying he’d change and put the

me to eat up.

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even came together, but I swear, next time I’m putting a stop to it. I really don’t need Mariah thinking I’m some kind of

was up before

my dad

carly? You could’ve let Yvonne sleep in a bit longer. I

you here to relax,

her eyes as she

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