Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1343: If this is life's way of pranking me, then it is very cruel.

"It's okay," Grace's soft voice stopped Haines, making him look back at her. "You're a guest, so you don't have to take your plate to the sink."

"I don't think that's proper, considering my mischievous niece has already bothered you enough."

Her lips stretched into a smile. "It's a treat, not a bother at all."

"Grace, please stop this madness." This time, Haines spoke kindly. "Tell me―

what can I do to put an end to this?"

"Stop... what?" A flicker of confusion glistened in her eyes as she tilted her head to the side.

"You know what."

"Well, if you're talking about my interest in you, then... nothing." Her smile widened. "Even if you beg, I'm afraid I have to decline your request to stop pursuing you."

"Men should pursue women, not the other way around."

"But I don't want to stay single for life just because the man I want refuses to pursue me."

Haines drew a deep breath, resting his arms on the edge of the table. His gaze locked onto hers, his voice low as he said, "You and I... will not work."

"And how are you so certain?" she asked playfully. "Do you see the future?"

"No."

"Then stop trying to make me dislike you, because the more you do, the cuter I find you."

Grace chuckled, leaning on the table, her eyelashes fluttering as she scanned his face. The corner of her mouth lifted in a satisfied smile.

"One month." She raised a finger. "If, in one month, you still don't feel anything for me, then I'll stop."

"One month?"

She nodded. "Yes, one month. I sent you invitations, didn't I? Once I reach sixty and you still feel nothing, I'll stop—just as you ask. You won't hear from me again... or at least, only when absolutely necessary."

Time moved so fast-take his nieces and nephews, for instance. Not long ago, they were just kids, and now

expecting

as

"That's all?"

good afternoon, and

"And?"

when you

like being

leaning closer as she drawled, "We'll be lovers for a month. The

She winked.

closed it again. "Never mind. I can't do that. I'm too old to

of my husband? I'll scratch your back, cook you

she didn't wish

into a thin line, raising her brows. She knew he was saying this because he thought it would be

"I

a problem," she muttered,

"Then should we go

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it only logical to start making the first one right now? I have a biological

leaned back, rendered speechless. "You didn't mean it when you said you

I'm the kind of person who compromises." She smiled happily. "Don't underestimate my

would never

A glint of mischief flickered in her eyes as the corner of her mouth lifted.

rising from his seat and

on the

head. "I can't believe I

month with

her be and give her just enough attention until she got

not to do that," Grace quipped, watching his back.

expression deadpan. "Thank you for your help and for the breakfast." With that, he placed the plate in its rightfubplace and dragged his feet toward the exit. But before he could leave, she

to

turning back to her

you here. Her brother was with her,