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

interested and asked, "Do

attending

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 find

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

the key point and

the matter? Is there something special

stiff

I replied nothing.

filled

glared at him and ignored

lost interest in painting, and when he wanted to teach me how to write calligraphy, I resolutely refused, "I can't learn

Troy said he would attend the party, and he's the

asked, "Just

Do I smell

I mean is that the guests would like

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

I'll leave

group chat, 'We're inviting celebrities

Don't worry

Emma suddenly created a new

me, Amy, and May to the

a message,

asked, 'What kind

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

didn't expect Emma would suggest that we

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

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

kind of performance would it

just any ordinary dance. It should be a passionate and energetic dance that 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

had

was such a

thing about her

my opinion. 'I'm fine

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

Amy said firmly.