Chapter 9
My heart nearly stopped.[]
Jake was way too efficient.]
I’d only agreed to his arranged marriage idea two days ago, and today he’d already brought the candidate over.]]
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the hospital’s careful treatment, it didn’t look as dramatic now, but anyone
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could still tell something was wrong at first glance.[]
I didn’t want Jake to worry, and’I wanted to get revenge myself.]]
So from getting off the plane until now, I’d kept a mask on my face, which was why he hadn’t noticed.]
But now, looking like this, Jake was saying he wanted me to meet my arranged marriage partner.[]
My feet felt glued to the ground, unable to move.
Jake noticed my embarrassment and laughed.]
“What’s wrong? You’ve always been fearless. How did five years on the West Coast make you timid?”
I said nothing, just brainstorming frantically.[]
“Let’s skip today. I won’t meet him.‘
Jake frowned: “Why not?“[]
I touched my mask.
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“I just had some cosmetic work done. My face hasn’t healed yet. I’m afraid he’ll be scared and reject this marriage you carefully arranged.“]
Jake didn’t understand these female concerns and tried to reassure me.[]
“What’s to worry about? Everyone in New York knows how beautiful you are. Besides, he’s not the kind of person you’re worried about, he…“]
I could see that when we didn’t come over, the arranged marriage candidate was already walking toward us.]
I quickly took a small step and grabbed Jake’s hand, with a hint of pleading in my voice as I interrupted him: “Jake.“[]
Jake’s voice stopped. He sighed and nodded in defeat: “Alright then.“[]
He turned and walked toward the man.[]
They spoke in low voices at a distance.[]
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The arranged marriage candidate glanced at me several times while listening to Jake.[]
I smiled fakely and nodded in response.[]
When I saw him nod in acknowledgment and turn to leave, my heart finally relaxed.[]
Back home, my parents were very excited.]]]
I told them the same story about my face–that the cosmetic work wasn’t fully healed yet.[]
My parents lovingly arranged various supplements and delicious foods for me.[]
From morning to night, the kitchen never stopped.]]
The housekeeper and my parents took turns cooking, and I gained several pounds in just a few days.[]
begged them, both happy and helpless.[]
“Could you please stop force–feeding me?“[]
Mom smiled indulgently.[]
“Perfect timing. Your brother said Grayson is coming to pick you up today to hang out. You two can take a walk and digest your food.”
I was confused: “Which Grayson?”
“Grayson Clarke! The little boy from our former neighbors‘ family. Don’t you remember?“]||
Grayson Clarke?]
I kept repeating this name in my mind.[]
“Uncle Clarke’s chubby little boy?“[]
Mom’s eyes crinkled with laughter.[]
“He’s not chubby anymore. Now he’s a six–foot–two handsome guy. Oh, I remember your brother saying he went with him to pick you up when you came back. Didn’t you see him?“]
I recalled the man who waved at me from a distance that day.[]
So that was Grayson Clarke.]
The little follower who used to trail behind me since childhood.[]
Sure enough, the next second, I received a WeChat friend request from Grayson Clarke.[]
I accepted it, and he replied instantly.
[The weather’s so nice, want to go for a walk together?]]]
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Looking at the message on my phone, I couldn’t help but laugh.[]
Dude, how can you be so corny![]
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Chapter 10
