"My parents really like you," he said.
My heart skipped a beat. What did he an?
I said, "They are very warm!"
At that mont, Edward Walker slamd the table. "William Maine, I treat you like a brother, and you’re secretly dating my sister!"
My head buzzed, and everything went blank. ’How did Edward Walker find out?’ I thought.
It suddenly dawned on why Marry’s father was so polite to , and the way Marry’s mother looked at was the look of a future son-in-law.
I regained my composure and looked at Edward Walker. He didn’t seem angry. Instead, he looked at with a smirk. I swallowed hard. "Edward, how did you find out?"
"I know Marry, don’t I? Even a fool can see the way she looks at you."
I scratched my nose, feeling awkward and helpless. ’Wasn’t it agreed to keep it a secret for now?’ I thought.
Edward continued. "Marry speaks highly of you in front of my parents every day. Do you think my parents can’t see through her feelings? She has never been so serious about any guy before, always helping out at your company and contacting headhunters. She is more dedicated than anyone else."
I sighed, realizing that he knew everything, so I stopped pretending. "Yeah. I am indeed in a relationship with Marry."
"What? Is my sister not good enough for you?" he asked.
"How could that be? It’s more like I’m not good enough for her." I looked at Edward Walker seriously. "Edward, even though we’ve just started and I don’t know what the future holds, I can assure you that I will treat her well!"
Edward Walker looked at and suddenly smiled. "Alright then, we’re family. No need to be so serious. I trust your character, and I’m confident leaving my sister in your hands."
"Thank you!" I said, grateful for his approval.
"However, I have to say, if you ever mistreat her, as her brother, I will definitely stand by her. But if she mistreats you, I’ll be on your side." Edward Walker poured a glass of water. "She is not getting any younger. She’s been pressured to go on blind dates for the past two years, rejecting everyone. eting you might be a good thing, finally soone who can handle her."
I didn’t say anything. I imdiately handed him a specially made cigar and helped him light it. After all, he would be my future brother-in-law.
He said to , "Since you both have mutual feelings and now that you’ve t the parents, I know my parents are quite satisfied with you. We can start planning the engagent."
I was surprised. ’What did he an by planning the engagent? We haven’t been together for even a month, and he was already talking about engagent.’
"Don’t you want to?" Edward Walker’s expression changed instantly.
’I thought his change of expression was too fast. I didn’t say I didn’t want to!’
I took out a tissue to wipe my face. "It’s not that I don’t want to, but I feel it’s a bit rushed. After all, we haven’t been together for long, and there are still many things I don’t know about her."
"What’s the rush? I’ve seen people go on a blind date in the morning and get engaged in the afternoon." Edward Walker waved his hand. "It’s no big deal. Love before marriage or marriage before love is almost the sa. Besides, you already have a foundation of feelings, right?"
I was speechless. How could his views on relationships be the sa as Lucy’s?
Lucy’s side was finally stable, thanks to her mom’s tily intervention, and here he was, pushing to get engaged. They both tried to suffocate .
I said, "My mom will definitely agree, and I’ll talk to my dad. It shouldn’t be a problem."
Edward Walker was considering our engagent. "Marry hasn’t t your parents yet, right?"
"Not yet!" I replied.
"Tomorrow is the weekend, and you should be free. Take Marry ho to et your parents, let them et a few tis, then bring your parents over, have a al together, and discuss the wedding date."
I really wanted to run away now. This future brother-in-law was like a devil.
He arranged everything so clearly, leaving no room for resistance.
"I can’t do it tomorrow. I have to work," I sighed. "The company has just started, the channels are not stable yet, and the employees are staying back voluntarily to work overti. As the boss, I have to stay and stabilize the team."
"Alright then, how about next weekend?" Edward Walker suggested.
What could I say? Refusing was definitely not an option with Edward Walker’s imagination. Who knew what he might think?
"Sure, but I can’t guarantee I’ll be free next weekend either, Edward," I said, trying to sound as genuine as possible. "Don’t worry. I’m not declining. Marry and I had already agreed that I would publicly acknowledge our relationship in front of you once my career was on track. Who would have thought that you have such keen eyes and figured it out so quickly?"
Edward Walker nodded. "Alright, but my sister is very sincere. If she trusts you, it’s wholehearted trust. Don’t break her heart."
"Don’t worry. I will definitely treat her well."
I suddenly felt the weight of responsibility on my shoulders.
eting the parents or not were completely different things. This visit to their house was set up by Edward Walker and his parents. I was caught in a trap. Their going for a walk was obvious to give Marry Walker and a chance to bond.
That silly girl probably still didn’t know that her brother and parents have seen through her.
"Alright, go and accompany Marry. My parents probably won’t be back for a while." Edward Walker said with a smile.
"Okay. I’ll go now."
I stood up with a stiff gait and knocked on Marry Walker’s door. Her voice ca from inside. "Co in!"
Pushing the door open...
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