Loose 661


Chapter 661

Chapter 661

Edward’s mom picked the perfect time to call. ‘Did the housekeeper really spill the beans about Edward bringing me home?‘ I couldn’t help but wonder.

Just thinking about it made my nerves start to fray.

Edward shot me a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, I’ll talk to my mom and explain everything about you.”

“Edward…” I blurted out, my breath catching a little as I called his name.

But Edward stayed cool and steady, like a real grown–up. He just smiled, then walked off to take the call.

I leaned against a pillar, watching Edward not far away, his brow all scrunched up as he talked on the phone. I had no clue what he was saying.

My heart was pounding, like I’d been dropped right into the eye of a storm. Honestly, my confidence was shot.

Edward’s mom grew up in high society, so when it comes to picking a daughter–in–law, you know her standards are sky-

high.

Yeah, I’ve got my own business and a bit of cash now, but compared to Edward, it’s like night and day.

Wait a second…

What am I even doing?‘ I scolded myself.


status between me

he wants to marry me, he still has to

eyes at myself.

was just giving

turned around and headed back to the table, joining in on the conversation

a while, Edward came up behind me and just placed his hands on my shoulders like it was the most natural thing in the world. He leaned down, his breath warm against my ear as he murmured, “Let’s step outside

his–I couldn’t help but let my

out onto the quiet veranda, where he was waiting for me, a

asked, a

couldn’t help but tease me,

let out a soft snort, “Worried about what? What’s

look on Edward’s face disappeared in a flash. He stepped in closer, his voice

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front. “If worrying actually helped, I’d have taken

but laugh, reaching out to pinch my cheek. “You really don’t sweat the small stuff, do

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just make sure she knows we’re not really a couple.

serious, and after a beat, he said, his voice low, “My mom didn’t

“That

straight to his mom. Her reply popped up right away: “Such a gentle beauty. If you like her, make sure you

wide–eyed. “How could you just send my picture to your

you a little sooner. You and my mom have the same kind of spirit–graceful, calm, and with a real

and suddenly something clicked in

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