Predestined Marriage

Carl knew as long as Jessica was calm, it meant that she had thought it through and had made up her mind.

He did not expect Jessica to mention this again. He felt unnerved.

He did not react for a long time.

Jessica waited for a moment before she knew Carl didn't intend to speak. She said, "I'll go. You can go back."

She walked away.

Carl went to grab Jessica's hand. He said firmly and urgently, "There's nothing to talk about. I can't break up!"

"It's about us. You can't make the decision yourself," Carl said. Jessica was very calm. She tried to shake off his hand but failed. "Let me go."

Carl didn't let her go.

"If you want to be photographed, I'm fine too."

"Isn't it better to be spotted? I wanted our relationship to go public."

Carl behaved like a rogue.

did not try to persuade Carl to let her go anymore.

was frightened by

had never seen Jessica like

Jessica was walking away from him again. He did not let Jessica go but grasped her even

don't want to go back to my place. I've stayed up for

he was not busy with work. He just couldn't sleep

looked terrible and

Carl thought that Jessica was going to reject him. He hurriedly said, "I know that your apartment is small. I

could not refuse ruthlessly.

with joy, "Then I'll go drive

Jessica stopped him.

stay up for

Fatigue driving was dangerous.

was concerned about

Carl hurriedly nodded and said, "Yes, no

walked slowly

But this was much better than

at Jessica's apartment