“Just be yourself and ignore everyone else. You don’t have to change to please anyone else. You’ll only have to focus on being my wife.”

An affectionate smile played around his lips as he spoke. The next second, he reached out to take my hand. His tone was both gentle but firm.

I met his raven black eyes and bobbed my head slightly.

I would only have to focus on being Michael’s wife. Nothing else mattered as long as we were both blissful together.

“There is a charity gala a few days later. Let’s attend it together. You hadn’t shown yourself in public after our marriage,” Michael suggested as he started the engine and drove away.

“Charity gala? I don’t think that’s appropriate. I’ve never attended anything like that…”

After learning that Michael wanted to take me to a gala, I couldn’t stop panic from flaring in my heart. Only those from the upper echelons of society would get to attend galas, and I had never got the chance to attend one. A bolt of panic hit me, and I instinctively rejected his invitation.

“You’re my wife, Michael Shaw’s wife. Why is it inappropriate? My wife has the right to attend any gala she wants.”

Sensing my fear, Michael turned to meet my gaze solemnly. His commanding voice was overwhelming.

He was right. After marrying Michael, my status increased greatly. However, that was what the outside world thought.

I might be married to Michael, but some things would never change. I knew nothing about the upper-class society’s events. In fact, I wasn’t even interested.

“I’m afraid of embarrassing you,” I admitted.

Those events were meant for wealthy ladies to flaunt their wealth and connections, so I would pale in comparison. Michael was a prominent figure, and I might embarrass him with my bad social skills.

“No.”

gave me a reassuring

my discomfort remained, I couldn’t say

and prepare myself

an anxious look and agreed

anything. My secretary will deliver the gown back home. You’ll only have to change into it. Remember, don’t put on makeup,” Michael stated calmly as the corners of his mouth

want me to

I gaped at him incredulously as I wondered whether I had misheard him. It’s normal if he told me to dress up, but did he actually ask me to

for your skin and our baby,” came his

touched by his concern but had the niggling feeling that

gala, barefaced,

child was of utmost importance now. Besides, Michael didn’t mind me embarrassing him in public. There was no need

mansion, Michael told me to rest before

just lay down

gotten himself a new girlfriend.

learn that Steven had found a girlfriend shortly after his previous scandal. However, I was delighted to hear my mom

anymore. Many women resorted to prostituting

ending the call, my mood had lifted. Now that

to get married, my parents wouldn’t have to worry about him.

Hotel at eight o’clock the following night. On the day itself, Michael’s secretary delivered the gown at four

that reached my ankles. Michael was thoughtful enough to get me a matching pair of ivory white flats.

gown draped out under the bustline, rather than at the natural waistline. Thus, it was perfect for me. My tummy would still bulge out,

up. He was afraid

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