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,

"Do you know how to

Does attending

and piano classes since I was young but only ended up excelling in piano. My teacher once praised my talent for dancing, and I worked hard at it. Merlin used to

down and doing splits, as well

the key point and asked,

matter? Is

are you so stiff when

I replied nothing.

tone was filled with

at him and ignored

desk, I continued painting. After two hours, I lost interest in painting, and when he wanted to teach me how

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

furrowed eyebrows, Shawn asked,

Do I

that the guests would like him because

and assured me, "You don't have to worry about that. I will let Waylen invite them, and

I'll leave

the group chat, 'We're inviting celebrities to the birthday party. Thank you

Don't worry about a thing,

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Amy, and May

sent a message, 'Sisters, let's surprise

asked, 'What kind of

us four perform together! Since it's going to be a lively event, it would be even more exciting if we performed

Emma would suggest

quickly replied, 'I'm still in the middle of

can practice on set. Troy is a professional in this field, so you can ask him

kind

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

had new

such a

her was when she pretended to

opinion. 'I'm fine

just be supporting roles because it's Renee's children's birthday party. All four of

Amy said firmly.