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 said,

asked, "Do you know how

Does attending

dancing, and I worked hard at it. Merlin used to

doing splits, as well as other

on the key point and asked, "Flexible

matter? Is there something special

are you so stiff

I replied nothing.

was filled with genuine

glared at him

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

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 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

asked,

I

I mean is that the guests would like him because he's

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

I'll leave it

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

worry about a thing,

created a new group

added me, Amy, and May to

sent a message,

'What

lively event, it would be even more exciting

expect Emma would suggest that we have

replied, 'I'm still in the middle of

set. Troy is

'What kind of performance would it

can liven up 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

always had

was such

memorable thing about her was when she pretended to be

my opinion. 'I'm fine

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

Amy said firmly.