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."

painting on the wall. As I painted, I casually said, "In the past, I've only ever learned

"Do you

attending

attended dance 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 bring me to the bar to perform on stage, and

can do things like bending down and doing splits, as well as other

key

asked, "What's the matter? Is there something

are you so stiff

I replied nothing.

tone was filled with

at him and ignored

continued painting. After two hours, I lost interest in painting, and when he wanted to teach me how to write calligraphy, I resolutely refused, "I

while I went over to sit next to him, resting my chin on the desk as I asked, "Can we arrange a dance party for the children's first birthday? Troy said he would

eyebrows, Shawn asked, "Just because

I smell

guests would like him

have to worry about that. I will let Waylen invite them, and I will also invite some famous traditional

leave it

out my phone and sent a message in the group chat, 'We're inviting celebrities to the birthday party. Thank you

worry

Emma suddenly created a new

and May

sent a message, 'Sisters, let's surprise

asked, 'What

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

expect Emma would suggest that

quickly replied, 'I'm still in

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

May asked, 'What kind of performance would it

should be a passionate and energetic dance that can liven up the atmosphere. Eve, asking Troy to introduce a dance

always had new

was such

thing about her was when she pretended to

expressed my opinion. 'I'm fine with

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

Amy said firmly.