Nonetheless, Nathaniel’s composure and good looks, combined with his calm and respectful demeanor, quickly won my parents over.
As for Shawn, my parents were no strangers to his messy dating affairs over the years. While he might have been a good match before, he had proven himself unreliable.
My parents even brought up their hopes for grandchildren within three years, to which Nathaniel respectfully responded, “Don’t worry. I’ll do my best.”
I could only stare in disbelief.
Over the next month, I moved into Nathaniel’s apartment as he had requested. I was worried about how awkward it might be since we barely knew each other despite being married. Yet, to my surprise, things went pretty well.
Nathaniel could cook, enjoyed video games, and always made time for me after work. Of course, not everything was perfect.
The only real problem was that every time I woke up and saw his ridiculously handsome face, I would accidentally blurt out “Mr. Powell“.
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And every single time, Nathaniel would smirk, grab my waist, and “punish” me for it.
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Meanwhile, Shawn and his group of friends were at the club, surrounded by loud music, clinking glasses, and laughter. Each of them had a girl on their arm, and the atmosphere was wild.
lair stood awkwardly nearby, clutching her new phone nervously. Even though she had dressed up, she still felt out of place in front of these wealthy heirs.
Ever since my family’s club started charging them, Shawn and his friends switched to another venue. Otherwise, Blair would not have been able to get in at all.
After listening to Blair, Shawn took a drag of his cigarette and blew the smoke in her face. She squinted, unable to keep her eyes open.
He asked, “So, Rowena stopped supporting you?”
Blair nodded. “Yes… After that time last month, she cut off all support, including my living expenses. Shawn, could you…
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She bit her lip, seemingly embarrassed to continue.
Shawn smirked and finished her sentence, saying, “Could I support you instead?”
Blair gathered her courage to look up and asked timidly, “Could you?”
She had been Shawn’s companion for a while and knew he was interested in her. However, since she was still 19 years old, he kept his distance.
Blair had often wished she was not that young–she was convinced that if they became intimate, she could become his official girlfriend.
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