“…What? But why?” “Well… She’s honestly this clingy with you because she doesn’t communicate with other men much… With that said, if she falls for someone else, maybe… Just maybe she’ll move on from you… I’m sure you have plenty of friends to recommend to her, right?” Pursing his lips a little, Neal eventually replied, “…You should know how prideful she is, so… Well, the probability of this working is…” “So, what? We let her continue having her way? If so, just give up on me already… She’s already a Frankston and her father is the Great Young Master Burton! Sure, I’m your girlfriend, but right now? I feel like a mistress instead… Just let me rot here…” muttered the helpless Wanda. Squinting slightly, Neal replied, “…Didn’t I tell you to stop that? Regardless, it’s true that I need to have another serious talk with her…” “…You’ll do it?” “I will, but… At the end of the day, she’s the one who will make the final call.” Nodding slowly in response, Wanda then hugged him tight
Fishing out a photo from his pocket, he then extended it out and asked, “This is you, isn’t it?” …True enough, it was her. What’s more, it was the picture that she had stuck in Neal’s room without asking for his permission first! Was all this really just an attempt to get her on a blind date?! Noticing how pale she now looked, the man walked up to her and added, “…Hey, relax. Sure, I’m a bit on the older side, but I know how to treat a lady, and I promise to always cherish you. What’s more, I won’t expect you to treat my kids well immediately. I know how hard it can be for stepmothers, after all.” Eyes widening even more, Fabiola replied, “You… You’re divorced…?! And you already have two kids?!” “Indeed. I’ve made all this clear from the start so… Wait, why do you sound like you don’t know any of this-” “Because I fucking don’t!” snapped the enraged Fabiola as she shoved the man away from her before fleeing without another word! Once she was a safe distance away, the trembl
Following a brief pause, Hanley replied, “…Could you be implying…?” “Do you not want to be with me either?” interrupted Fabiola as she glared at him. Doing his best to hide his smile, Hanley replied, “On the contrary, it would be an honor to be given a chance to marry such a fine lady…” After a brief pause, Fabiola then said, “…Then prepare all the relevant documents by tomorrow. We’re registering our marriage as soon as possible.” “Very well…” Fast forward to the next day, Hanley appeared before her as promised, and after showing her the documents, he was prompted to say, “Sure about this, Your Highness?” Naturally, she wasn’t sure about it at all. She had only said all that last night due to how angry she was, but… Considering what Neal had already done to her, she may as well! With that, she forced a smile before replying, “I never go back against my word.” Smiling in response, Hanley then held her hand before saying, “Since that’s the case… I’d prefer it if we didn’t
“T-that’s not the case at all!” exclaimed Fabiola who had run a background check on Hanley and learned that not only was he a great businessman, but he had two Phds as well! If anything, he was overqualified! Shaking her head, she quickly added, “I-it’s just… we’ve only met a few times, and we don’t even know each other that well, so-” “Then we’ll just get to know each other more from now on.” …How was she even supposed to counter that…? Since she couldn’t reply, Hanley smiled before saying, “Putting that aside, do have a taste of my cooking… Don’t worry, if it isn’t to your liking, then I’ll just try again.” Nodding slightly, Fabiola then gave a slight taste… and to her shock, it was absolutely delicious! Had he actually made this on his own?! Her silence made him add, “Don’t worry, I can accept criticism…” Shaking her head, all Fabiola could do was smile awkwardly before continuing to eat… But sadly, her appetite wasn’t there at all. After all, she couldn’t help but won
Following a slight pause, Neal walked up to them and asked, “…A bit close, don’t you think?” Though Fabiola was slightly startled to see him there, she quickly regained her composure and snapped, “…As if that has anything to do with you. Come on, Hanley. Let’s go.” Watching as the smiling woman walked off with that man, Neal couldn’t help but clench his fists. For some reason, he felt extremely pissed looking at them being all affectionate… and in the end, he couldn’t help but grab her hand and say, “…It’s late. If you need someone to accompany you for some shopping, then just let me do it. Also, Fabiola isn’t someone to mess around with, Mr. Robinson, so please stop bothering her from now on-” “Again, what’s all this to you?! It’s not like I’m your partner, and honestly? I’m the one bothering him rather than the other way around! Now leave us alone!” Caught off guard by her temper, all Neal could do was watch as Fabiola began pulling Hanley away… and the longer he thought abou
Shaking her head, Fabiola then said, “…I have no reason to do that. What’s more, even if he learns about this, I’ll never regret my decision.” This prompted Hanley to smile subtly before continuing to drive them home… Once home, Fabiola spent most of her time staring at the night sky… and after what felt like forever, she heard Hanley say, “I’ve prepared your bath for you, Princess… I’m sure that will help lift your mood…” After sighing a little, she nodded before entering the bathroom… only to be greeted by a shocking sight! The bathtub had been filled with milk, and there was a platter of sliced fruit waiting for her by the tub’s side… What’s more, there were petals everywhere, and Hanley had even prepared her next set of clothes for her! Such care and consideration… It took her a while, but she eventually asked, “…How did you-” “Know what you like? Just a bit of research, that’s all. Now stop thinking and lift your foot…” replied Hanley as he knelt before her while prese
“…You say that, but don’t you stay with Wanda too?” scoffed Fabiola, leaving Neal slightly stunned. After all, she had a point… Shaking his head, he eventually replied, “…Well Wanda and I are at least a couple. Who is he to you?” “What does it matter to you? Also, if you can be her partner, then I can be Hanley’s!” Disregarding her sass, the irritated man held her hand and growled, “You’re following me home.” Unable to pry her hand free, the struggling woman yelled, “L-let go! Let go now, or I’ll-” “Have you considered how your parents would feel?” interrupted Neal as he stared straight into her eyes, leaving Wanda momentarily speechless. After all, the truth remained that she had yet to tell them about this marriage… No matter how much she tried, she simply couldn’t bring herself to tell them about it… As she was thinking about it, Neal suddenly began pulling her again… and the next things she knew, Neal had already pulled her into his car and started driving! However, she
Watching as she walked off, the speechless Neal was left rooted on the spot. After all, she was right, and he really couldn’t think of any way to refute… Regardless, after walking for a bit, the irritated woman eventually took a deep breath before entering a nearby coffee shop… Alas, not even a nice beverage could calm her down, and in the end, she gave Hanley a call. “I’m going on a trip. Interested?” Following a brief pause, Hanley replied, “As long as you want that, I’m fine with it.” Feeling a little better after hearing that, Fabiola then said, “…Then we’re off tomorrow.” “Got it.” After hanging up, Hanley looked at his assistant before ordering, “Turn down the project offer. Also, get me a flight ticket home immediately.” “…C-come again? But you came all the way here just for the sake of this important project-” “Don’t make me repeat myself,” interrupted Hanley as he put his documents aside and walked out, leaving his assistant momentarily too flabbergasted to eve