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."

fast-take his nieces and nephews, for instance. Not long ago, they were just kids, and now they were adults. A month wasn't

exactly are you expecting from me

sucked her inner cheek as she

"That's all?"

good morning, good afternoon,

"And?"

when you miss

like being

be lovers for

She winked.

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

about the role of my husband? I'll scratch your back, cook you meals, and

recalling that she didn't wish to have any.

he was saying this because he thought it would be a dealbreaker for her. She just hadn't expected him to use it

"I won't change

be a problem,"

we go to the bedroom

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ten, then isn't it only logical to start making the first one right now? I have a biological

didn't mean it when

lying, but I'm the kind of person who compromises." She

never

A glint of mischief flickered in her eyes as the corner of her mouth lifted. "You'd

breathed out, abruptly rising from

Grace, on the other hand, burst

plate, shaking his head. "I can't believe I was actually reconsidering

with her...

should just stick to his original plan—let her be and give

told you not to do that," Grace quipped, watching

"Thank you for your help and for the breakfast." With that, he placed the plate in its

planning to scold

paused, turning back to

one who delivered you here. Her brother was with her, and the way he held your wrist white she held