Chapter 183

I promise to play along with you

Vincent opened the passenger door and motioned for me to get in. I didn’t know if he deliberately dressed up today, but he didn’t have that tired, haggard vibe he usually had.

I strode over and ducked into the car. As I spoke, my tone was slightly distant.

“How’s Mrs. Jones doing?”

Vincent got in the car as well and turned his head to look at me. His eyes lingered on my neck for a couple of seconds, and he quickly put on a smile. He tried to hide the gloom in his eyes, but he still let out a sigh and shook his head.

“The scan determined that her cancer is already quite advanced. According to the doctor, she’s not doing great. If the medication controls the cancer well, she’ll probably live for another six months.”

I couldn’t help but feel a bit sad. Mrs. Jones was such a good woman, but her illness was so severe that her days were numbered.

Vincent pursed his lips. “Olive, thank you so much for making this trip. My mother will be very happy to see you.”

the flight

eyes. He suddenly leaned forward, his

you do me a

in so close that I was uncomfortable. I furrowed my brow and shuffled away,

“You know that my mother’s always adored you, and she always wanted us to get married. So… Olive, will you marry me? I don’t want my mother to leave this world

was so ridiculous that I thought I misheard him for a

choice. You’re the only one who can help

head and refuse. I thought about Aaron, who was now my boyfriend. I wouldn’t dare to imagine how Aaron would react if he learned I

words grew more desperate in response. “Are

tried to make my voice sterner. “It’s not only that, Vincent. You should know that I would never say yes, even if you’re desperate. This whole

any regrets. Even if he was a good friend, I wouldn’t agree to such a request, let alone one from

how he betrayed

a marriage license, if we don’t submit the proper documents with the signatures then our marriage certificate would be invalid. I just want us to put on a little show for my mother. She’s been good to you for so many years, so could you please just do

of the road and beg me to say yes. Even if he was complete s*um, he was still a devoted

mother wasn’t an idiot-she would be able to

me a chance to think. I hesitated to answer him, but I saw a tear fall from the

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