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."

As I painted, I casually said, "In the past, I've only ever learned modern culture, like playing the piano, dancing, and

asked, "Do you know

attending dance classes

once praised my talent for dancing, and I worked hard at it. Merlin used to bring me to the bar to

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

the key point and asked,

painting, I asked, "What's the matter? Is there something special about

stiff when we make

I replied nothing.

filled with genuine

glared at him and

interest in painting, and when he wanted to teach me how to write calligraphy, I

chin on the desk as I asked, "Can we arrange a dance party for the children's first birthday? Troy said he would attend the party, and he's the hottest and most talented celebrity right now. It would definitely be a hit if he participated, and he's so handsome. It would make the birthday

eyebrows, Shawn asked, "Just because

Do I smell

the guests would like him because he's

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

leave it

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

'Sure. Don't worry about a thing,

created a

me, Amy, and May to

a message, 'Sisters, let's

'What kind

perform together! Since it's going to be a lively

expect Emma would suggest that

replied, 'I'm still in the middle of

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

'What kind

introduce a dance teacher who can help us come up with a choreography. It would be best if you can do that by tomorrow, or else we won't have time to

had

was such

most memorable thing about her was when

my opinion. 'I'm

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

Amy said firmly.