ut my presence. They are the ones who forced me to marry someone I don't know, all for their damn company. If I were a bad daughter, I woul

eper, as my mother is incapable o

d upon seeing Mason, she blushes. Well, an

dults are in the dinin

it possible that they aren't even a little concerned about me? They only care about money. I think I was blind not to realize that, despite my father's displays of affection, I n

ther's face lights up at the sight of me nex

gain. Would you like to eat with us?" my m

meeting, and I want her to stay with me for a few days, so we can get to know

g and meeting you have. You should make a good impression with your partners and friends,

ay from her grip, which

, Mother. I won't take lon

or the days I'll be away from my beloved parents, note the sarcasm.

r asking about my mother. I look at Mason and say, "I

e you again, Mr. Harper,

family, no need for formality

nd then step back. I see the hurt on my father's face due to my cold gesture, but I won't cha

t the door. I sigh, not looking forward to seeing her

ng to say goodbye?" she

e replied without turning. "Never for

y mother. She has never called me that, except in public

rry, which is why Paige insisted on leaving rig

k Mason for saying

iately changes to a smile as

I hope you two get to know each

down the road," sh

, Mother," I mutter, bu

we leave that house that was my home for so many ye

ahead. It's something I can't help but think about, considering that in a few weeks, I'll start living with Mason and I know

g me from my mother,

l have to save me from mine, who still sees

e that," I say

t," he replies. After those words, his ph

says in a ne

eet your mother?" a

he honor of your call?" Mas

eeling well last night and couldn't attend. It's been too many hour

o I won't be able to..." his mother int

your meeting ends. I won't accept any excuses. Whether you're 26 or 50 years old, it won'

ason, and he's blushing. It's the first time I've seen him like

Mom," he says thr

he's with you, so don't hang up. I'll wait for your ans

.." I leave the sentence hangin

f your mother who loves and adores you with all her heart? You have

re just getting to know each o

how I spoke to my inconsiderate son. I didn't know you were

'll see you tonight,

things I have to tell you about Mason, all accompanie

make me not want to be with

laughing, while he's

te special, as you could

d to see those photogr

jokes and laugh with just anyone, but I feel like we have a lot in common in t

ssed. When I'm ready, I step out and find Mason dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. He loo

ntil he puts his hand on my chin and

own puddle later. Your expression

her things, not looking at you. Don't flatter

at him. I stay silent and try to contain myself, but when I feel like I'm ab

I won't stop asking for photographs of you." I smi

don't have to be like tha

ell with your mother," I

ou two will get along

I ask him because that thought has been lin

s no one would willingly put up with me by their side. You can't complain about your mother knowing that mine says

hip is real. I mean, she knows it's a lie, but she'll trea

patience with her. She's very l

, as cold as possible. I think Emily will be the m

egant house. We are greeted by a gentleman who tells us that they're expecting us in the living room. As we en

ed to see that they are not just b

est friend and business partner, Eth

eet the woman who managed to tie th

is mine," I ne

e someone to talk to during business discussio

" I say, lo

st and whispers in my ear, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you he's my best friend.

his friends don't know about our arrangement, w

and go w

y set table. We sit down, and I mentally prepare

ason's girlfriend. However, I'll tell you about myself to build trust between us," she says, sm

pours me a glass, and

. She's 32 years old, and he's 35. They knew each other long before that; they we