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“It’s… um, hard to describe.”
What did she say?
Young people were full of energy, making others feel flushed and excited.
Larissa thought about it and blushed, whispering, “It’s really fine, Mrs. Swanson, you don’t need to worry at all. Just give them some time, let the young people have more privacy.”
Valeria knew what Larissa said was reliable, so she finally put her heart
back in her stomach.
But still said, “I don’t care.”
“Since you’re not here, you gotta keep an eye on those two for me, especially don’t let Jeremiah bully Paula. She’s my daughter–in–law that I finally tricked into marrying my son. If he makes her run away… who’s gonna find a man in the future?”
“If it doesn’t work, just give them another push!”
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After hanging up the phone, Larissa couldn’t sleep well at all.
I kept thinking and thinking, how can I give these two young people a hand?
“Got it!” Larissa suddenly sat up in bed and exclaimed excitedly, “Young people, isn’t that what’s hot? Just light it up!”
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With Jeremiah’s interruption, Paulette’s nervousness eased a bit.
Jeremiah was right.
She just needed to treat her uncle’s family like regular people, no need to put on the shackles of blood ties.
Two days later, Paulette got a call from Reuben Murphy, asking her when she was free to meet up, as expected.
Reuben’s voice was careful and pleasing, “I really didn’t have time, Paula… I came back this time not just to deal with your mother’s inheritance, but mainly for you… I’m sorry.
“No matter how you blame me,
I won’t get angry.”
“I didn’t do well, I will do my best to make it up to you.”
Paulette listened quietly as he finished, feeling surprisingly calm inside. She said softly, “I’m free this Saturday, let’s meet then.”
Reuben was overjoyed and kept saying yes.
“What do you like? I have to bring you a gift when we meet.”
Before Paulette could speak, he added in a pretend stern tone, “No refusing, this is my first proper meeting with you, it’s my uncle’s wish.”
Since it’s about feelings, shouldn’t there be no need to ask like this?
Paulette didn’t know how to respond, so she stayed silent for a moment before saying, “Well, thanks Uncle.”
Reuben came back this time with his wife and daughter, who are Paulette’s aunt and cousin.
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Since the other party said they were going to prepare a gift, she couldn’t be impolite.
Paulette took advantage of her after–work time to go to the nearby mall and picked out three gifts for the meeting.
On Friday night, Jeremiah sweetly asked, “Do you need me to come with you tomorrow?”
He took a shower and was wearing a gray home outfit, made of high- quality fabric with a good drape, perfectly showing off his figure.
Paulette tightened her grip on the door handle, feeling unsure where to
look.
Legs are so long.
His skin was so fair…
“No need.”
She pretended to be calm, her eyes occasionally glancing uncontrollably, “You are always busy with work, finally it’s the weekend, take a break, I can go see them myself.”
In Jeremiah’s deep pupils, there was only the reflection of the girl, all her emotions were contained in them.
Shy, blushing, awkward, pretending to be calm.
Paulette is still the same as she was back then.
No matter if she was capable or not, she firmly refused to admit that she was not capable.
He smiled and looked down, took a step forward, “Can I take you there tomorrow and then come back, is that okay?”
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Closer now, Paulette could even smell his unique shower gel scent, she felt a bit out of breath.
“Good…!”
Can’t you speak well?
Doesn’t this guy know how charming his bass voice is?
Paulette took a deep breath and said in a lower voice, “It’s very late, aren’t you going to rest?”
“Um.”
The man sighed lightly, “I haven’t been sleeping well lately.”
“Ah…”
Paulette blinked and finally looked at the man’s face – his features were distinct, sharp and smooth, he looked healthy and there were no signs of fatigue.
But she still asked seriously, “Are you upset because of work?”
Jeremiah: “Not.”
“So…”
“Relationship stuff.”
Paulette hesitated for a moment, feeling a sudden rush of panic in her chest.
If she had asked one more question, she would have heard an answer that she had never thought of before.
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But at that moment, she didn’t know what it was, so she was a little afraid
to ask.
Paulette didn’t know what expression to put on, forced herself to keep her voice normal, and said, “Well, I can’t help you with that, I…am a bit tired, so I’m going to bed now.”
“Paulette…”
