Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 830

Valarie and Brandon had just started dating. Marriage was a long way off, so Phoebe reminded him, "Let's not get ahead of ourselves."

Jonathan nodded. "You're right."

"But..." Phoebe hesitated, remembering how Valarie would unconsciously smile whenever she received a text from Brandon during meals. She had a feeling they might actually get married. "But what?" Jonathan asked, his heart lurching at the word.

Phoebe couldn't help but smile at his worried expression. "Nothing. We're on our floor. Let's go."

Who could say what the future held?

Just as Brandon returned to the hospital room, a pillow flew toward him. He caught it easily and looked at Valarie, who was glaring at him from the bed.

His gaze softened as he asked, "What's bothering my little princess?"

Valarie shot him a pointed look. "Why did you say you were the one to confess first? It was me who asked if you'd like to give things a try. Now my parents might think poorly of you." Brandon walked over and placed the pillow back on the bed. "Doesn't matter. I'll make sure they warm up to me with time."

he was only dating Valarie for now. Marriage was

impressions matter,

at her, his expression firm. "You're what matters

would rather take the blame himself than let Valarie face

so you know, my dad's tough to win

his gaze

met when she signed the contract. He had looked at her with that same resolute expression, promising to win her

turned her gaze away and hid under the covers, mumbling, "I'm

completely, or you'll end up

"Got it," Valarie replied.

moved under the covers, she didn't peek out, which only deepened Brandon's affection. He turned off the lights, and the

en novelxo

"Goodnight," he said.

on the sofa, using

quickly, feeling more at ease than she had

a.m. the next morning, she found Brandon sitting