Karen couldn't help but recognize Jeffrey's knack for smooth talking.

Opening the trunk of his car, Jeffrey revealed a bounty of gifts for Karen's parents.

Peeking inside, Karen was struck speechless.

Skincare products and fine wine were one thing, but bringing a solid gold ornament as a first-time gift to meet the girlfriend's parents? "You're going to scare my parents with that," she chided.

Jeffrey's style of gift-giving was extravagant to the point of suspicion. Anyone would wonder if Karen had struck it rich or was hiding some scandalous secret.

"What should I bring then? I'll go buy it now," Jeffrey said, clearly inexperienced in this personal matter.

was used to throwing his weight around, not currying favor

to give when meeting a girlfriend's parents. He'd never gotten

home. They're probably visiting Levi. Let's just pick a nice restaurant and have dinner tonight. Your treat.” Subconsciously, she didn't want Jeffrey

nodded, "Your parents are really nice. I can tell they really love each other.”

only strict with me." His eyes crinkled with a smile as he reached over and pulled Karen towards him, sealing the gesture

off guard, Karen struggled briefly before remembering that Jeffrey was her

the kiss, refusing to let go, as if trying to

they finally parted, Karen's cheeks

charmer," Jeffrey's voice dropped, husky with

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