My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 690 Gentle Actions

When Alicia's tone suddenly turned cold, I could tell that I had touched a nerve. I looked at Shawn helplessly, seeking his assistance. He reached out and grabbed my arm, saying, "Let's discuss this in a calm manner."

Alicia softened her tone and apologized, "I'm sorry."

After exchanging a few words with Shawn, Alicia left. Once she was gone, I asked Shawn, "What did I do wrong just now?"

"Mother doesn't really like celebrities, especially those involved in modern pop culture. She plans to invite some famous traditional opera performers."

I pouted and said, "That doesn't conflict with my idea. She can invite whoever she wants, and I can invite whoever I want. Didn't you see her expression just now? It's like I did something wrong—"

I quickly stopped myself and asked, "Am I being too sensitive?"

Shawn reassured me, "She was just speaking her mind. She didn't mean to target you, so don't take it personally."

"But I am being quite petty. I'll keep this in mind."

Shawn comforted me, "You don't have to be so cautious."

That was my mother-in-law, after all. So I had to be more polite to her.

I nestled in his arms and asked, "What's your schedule for this afternoon?"

"I'll be practicing calligraphy and brush painting. Would you like to learn it?"

I was terrible at calligraphy.

"I can try painting."

Then, I praised him admirably, "You're good at everything."

"It's just a habit I developed since I was young."

Once he was done, he got up and went upstairs first. I took the cake into the kitchen and put it on a plate. Then, I poured two cups of coffee before going upstairs to the study.

Shawn had already prepared some cartridge paper, and he called me over to hold the pen and imitate a landscape painting on the wall. While doing so, he explained how to hold the pen, outline the painting, and add color. Then, he instructed me to start by drawing rocks, tree branches, mountains, and then rivers and figures. Perhaps I had some talent in this area, as the final result looked quite decent.

I complimented myself, saying, "It's really beautiful."

But Shawn commented, "It's a mess, but not bad for a beginner. Practice makes perfect. Try copying another painting on the wall."

a new cartridge paper and continued copying the painting on the wall. As I painted, I casually said,

interested and asked, "Do you know

attending dance

only ended up excelling in piano. My teacher once praised my talent for dancing, and I worked

things like bending down and doing splits, as well as other flexible movements. I still remember quite a few

the key point and asked, "Flexible

matter? Is there

so stiff when

I replied nothing.

was filled with

glared at him and ignored

two hours, I lost interest in painting, and when he wanted to teach me how to write calligraphy, I resolutely refused, "I can't

on the desk as I asked, "Can we arrange a dance party for the children's first birthday? Troy said he would attend

asked, "Just

Do I

is that the guests would like him

that. I will let Waylen invite them, and I will also invite some famous traditional

I'll leave

message in the group chat, 'We're inviting celebrities to the birthday party. Thank you in advance for your hard

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created a

and

a message, 'Sisters,

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to be a lively event, it would be even more exciting if we performed ourselves,

expect Emma would suggest that

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blocked her escape route. 'You can practice on set. Troy is a professional in this field, so you

'What kind of performance

Eve, asking Troy to introduce a dance teacher who can help us come up with a choreography. It would be

had

was such

memorable thing about her was when she pretended to

expressed my opinion. 'I'm fine with

because it's Renee's children's birthday party. All four of us should

Amy said firmly.