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."

on the wall. As I painted, I casually

interested and asked, "Do you know

attending

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 I could always

"I can do things like bending down and doing splits, as well as other flexible movements. I

the key

the matter? Is there

are you so stiff when we

I replied nothing.

filled with

at him and

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

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 attend the party, and he's the hottest and most talented celebrity

furrowed eyebrows, Shawn asked, "Just

Do I smell

the guests would like him because he's

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

leave it to

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

worry

suddenly created a

and May to the

sent a message, 'Sisters, let's surprise

'What kind

lively event, it would be even more

Emma would suggest that we have

still in

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

'What 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 can do that by tomorrow, or else we won't have time to practice. I'll be

always had

such a versatile

her was when she pretended to

expressed my opinion. 'I'm

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

Amy said firmly.