Chapter 273

Although Calla admired Mercer for his understanding of the economy, she still frowned.

"New Year's Day is still two months away. I can't just do nothing for that long, can I? I think I'll find a job to keep busy in the meantime. I might go crazy if I just stay at home all day."

"Do nothing? We could get married, and you could be a full-time housewife."

Calla's eyes unknowingly widened when she read the message.

What did he mean by this? Was this a proposal? But it seemed so casual.

Calla was suddenly thrown off balance. She hadn't seriously considered getting married again. Although they had been married once before, it would be entirely different this time.

"Why aren't you replying to me?" Mercer sent another message, probably because she had taken too long to respond.

Calla quickly replied, "Sorry, I was in the bathroom."

"I thought you got scared!" Mercer responded immediately.

"Scared? Of what?"

"Scared of marrying me, of course."

"That's ridiculous," Calla replied. "It'