The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1551

Annie nodded and said, "Yes. Our family used to be considered normal working-class people, but Uncle Jeremy’s protection enabled US to become quite well-off. You could even say that I was the daughter of a rich family. Now that Uncle Jeremy isn't around, those who used to do business with our family for my uncle's sake no longer do so anymore. That's life, am I right? One look at the men that my family's been introducing to me on these blind dates, and you'll be able to see just how far we've fallen. They never would've dared to introduce someone like that to me when Uncle Jeremy was around."

Aaron's initial focus was on Annie's situation, but he did not realize how big of an impact Jeremy's disappearance had on her family. Things had become very challenging for them.

"Now that your uncle is gone, perhaps you can ask your parents if they're interested in having a son-in-law who can turn things around?" Aaron suggested. "I might not be as influential as Jeremy, but I do have some connections and influence in the city's business scene."

Annie was bewildered by his suggestion, and she turned away in embarrassment. "Stop with your jokes!"

"I'm not joking! Why do you always think I'm joking with you?" Aaron frowned.

truth from lies, so I'm

that, but he smiled and said," Well, I am a bit of a jerk, so I

I say I can help your family in this crisis. Are

she looked away at once, fearing that another lingering look might lead her

don’t see this as a favor? I'm more than willing to make myself useful to you, even if only to make amends for

it to myself. If you truly want to help me, I hope

seemed a little hurt as he asked, "Do you hate me so much that you won't even look at me? Can we at least be friends if you don't want to accept my

I don't want to be

than becoming upset, Aaron smiled. "Then tell me why. Give me a reasonable explanation, and I'll

as she was unsure of herself. She was afraid that her emotions would spiral out of control, thus beholding her to

from each successive failure was too agonizing for a