Chapter 8

“I also want you to be aware that I won't be able to assist you with our wedding preparations,” pagpapatuloy ni Jaxson. “I assume my father won't settle for a simple ceremony, so that would be a huge preparation you have to deal with. Meanwhile, I have to go to Ruegold because, of course, I can't just stay here at the manor and carefully plan my wedding. I should be out there, making sure that none of them forgets my name.”

Nakatulala na lamang ako habang pinakikinggan ang mga salitang pinapasok niya sa pagod kong utak. Kahit papaano ay naiintindihan ko naman ang iba sa mga sinasabi niya. Wala lang akong ganang magsalita dahil sa tuwing ibinubuka ko ang bibig ko ay mas lalo lamang kumukulong itong tiyan ko sa gutom.

“They should never neglect that I am still the Madrigal's successor, and certainly not my nasty little brother Lance.”

Walang duda na mas mahirap pang makasama ang lalaking ito buong araw, kaysa ang masungit kong professor sa university. Panay nalang kasi ang mga utos at bi