“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

mind. Although my discomfort remained, I couldn’t say no

and prepare myself for

anxious look

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

you want me to show myself without any

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 not put on

your skin and

his concern but had the niggling feeling that something was

I were to attend the charity gala, barefaced,

irritation down for the sake of my baby. After all, my child was of utmost importance now. Besides, Michael didn’t mind me embarrassing him in public. There was no need for me to fear anything. It was a known fact that men cared for

in the mansion, Michael told me to rest before he

down when my mom’s

gotten himself a new girlfriend. He had brought his girlfriend home, and she was very pleased with

had found a girlfriend shortly after his previous

Steven had a new girlfriend. That meant he wouldn’t fool around anymore. Many women resorted to prostituting themselves in society and slept with countless men. If Steven fooled around and got infected, that would

ending the call, my mood had lifted. Now that Steven had a girlfriend, he wouldn’t act

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

at Imperial Hotel at eight o’clock the following night. On the day itself, Michael’s

pink strapless gown that reached my ankles. Michael was thoughtful enough to get me a matching

gown draped out under the bustline, rather than at the natural waistline. Thus, it was perfect for

up. He was afraid someone would kidnap me on the way to the

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