Convenient Marriage: Mr. Nelson's Love Trap

Joan took the teapot and poured two cups of tea. He put one cup of tea in front of Stanford and took a sip of tea from the other one in his hand. When he put down the cup, he spoke, "When I was eight, my grandpa gave me a simulated pistol. I liked it very much. It became my favourite toy, but later I accidentally lost it and couldn't find it. Until one day, I saw another child holding it and taking it as his favourite toy too. From that moment onwards, I knew I’ve lost it, and it would never come back. Knowing it won’t come back anymore, I learned to let go."

He looked up at Stanford. "Do you think I should ask the child to give it back or let it go?"

Stanford looked indifferent. "If it were me, I would be more willing to ask the guy who does it prefer."

"But I think since I’ve lost it, I’m no longer eligible to have it. What do you think?"

Joan leaned over. "Why did I lose it? It's because I couldn't protect it, so it left me."

"Then how can you be sure that the person who found it won't lose it?" Stanford looked at him. "Mr. Morton, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure."

"How long did you own that gun?"

"I had it from eight to twelve, so it’s four years."

"Four years? If the gun has a soul and feelings, how long do you think it will take for it to forget its former owner when it’s with the new owner?" Stanford looked at Joan. "Do you know how many years I have known my ex-wife?"

Before Joan asked, he said, "I was nine the first time I saw her."

He didn't forget the kind little girl he had met once.

Joan fell into silence.

had never begged anyone no matter when. At that moment, he only wanted to say to Joan, "I don't know what kind of family you live in, Mr.

keep silent anymore and

I want to

ever wondered if that's what she wants?" Joan stood up. "She will stay here until her brother gets married. During this time, if she still loves you or you can win her heart back, I will send her blessings, but if she still hasn't come back to you during this time, I will

Joan then left.

Yet Stanford didn't move.

Amanda had returned home. Everyone was still awake and they were in the living

so late?" Theresa

to see a friend," before Amanda spoke,

over with a smile.

stood up

study room, Matthew asked her

to tell me?" Amanda closed the door and came

Matthew sat

Amanda shook her head.

at the information first," Matthew

it. "It’s a

Matthew looked at his daughter. "When your brother gets married, I and your mother will go back. I want you to stay with us, so

with her parents so that she could take care of them. She nodded. "I'll

without asking