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.”

still exhausted from the flight and didn’t notice

eyes. He suddenly leaned forward, his eyes staring directly

you do me

in so close that I was uncomfortable. I furrowed 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

him for a moment. “Vincent, do you even know what you’re

leaned even closer and looked at me with a desperate expression. “I really don’t have a choice. You’re the only one who can help me

was basically begging, I could only shake my 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 was married

in response.

not only that, Vincent. You should know that I would never say yes, even if you’re desperate.

sad about his mother’s sudden illness, but I couldn’t play around with marriage just so she wouldn’t have any regrets. Even if he was

hadn’t forgotten about how he betrayed me,

we wouldn’t actually get married. I wouldn’t want to ruin your future with Aaron. Here in Las Vegas, even if we get a marriage license, if we don’t submit the proper documents with the signatures then our marriage

I knew that if I refused again, he would grovel in the middle of the road and beg me to say yes. Even if he was complete

like something was wrong. Vincent’s mother wasn’t

I hesitated to answer him, but I saw a tear fall from the corner of his

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