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Chapter 27 – Commitment
“I understand.” He told her before cupping her chin. Her eyes looked vulnerable as they stared at him. He kissed her deeply and she cling to his arm.
Afterwards, he asked, “Since he’s your dad and you know him better than I do, what do you recommend I do? I should talk to him and make him accept me, right?”
Alena scrunched up her face. “That’s the thing. He made a rule for us girls about dating.”
“He did? What is it?” He gently embraced her again and her eyes wandered around his room.
“When we date someone, we have to bring him home on the first date or the first week. He… he interviews the guys for their motives, intentions… to make sure they’re serious about his daughters. He also checks their backgrounds, personality and character. Pretty much the usual, but he prefers them to be personal. You know, acting like part of the family. Not hiding too many things. Open. Sho
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She groaned, sure that her family would’ve seen the same articles. Well, it’s not as if it was a secret to them. Her dad would be the one getting a hard time. It’s his fault anyway. Dragging her into an agreement without getting her consent. Serves him right.“It’s not that hard to figure out the truth. Their speculations were mostly on point, but there is some damage there. We can just let it settle down on its own. It’s more important that I get your dad’s approval and help him if he would let me.”Aww… she felt soft inside at his concern for her stubborn and difficult dad.“You’d do that?”“Anything to let him accept me.” He returned the phone to Carl and pressed a kiss on Alena’s lips.Carl’s not sure if he should be happy or if he should be grossed out. A quick kiss is fine. No need to drag it out in front of young eyes.Alena thought the sa
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Christan lazily watched her. Alena thought she’d never see him this way.She lightly shook her head. She can’t be tempted by him again.Alice answered on the third ring.“Girl, what’s up? Are you at Chirstan’s?”Alena sighed. “Yeah, I am. What’s going on at home? How’s dad? Is he angry?”Alice snorted, “Well, what do you expect? He still is. If you’re planning to come home, do it tomorrow or the next day. He’s still busy dealing with the Woods. It’s shameful for them, to be turned down immediately like that. But of course, not your fault, dear. The stubborn man just couldn’t accept he’s wrong.”“Thanks. What about mom?”“Oh, she’s fine. We’re both proud of you. She’s helping dad deal with the situation.”Alena sighed in relief, before glancing at Christan. She couldn’t help but lo
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