The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Nirina’s words had a profound effect on Maria, making her eyebrows tremble unconsciously. Though she seemed to grasp something, she decided not to probe further, choosing to brush the matter aside. With a delightful smile, she said to Josef, “Since the Young Master can’t make up his mind, let me choose.”

Pausing for a moment, she continued, “In ancient times, I would definitely call you ‘husband’, but nowadays, no one addresses anyone like that. We pretend to be lovers rather than husband and wife, so how about you calling me dear and I call you my baby?”

Maria’s face flushed as she anxiously awaited Nirina’s response, fearing he might refuse or be dissatisfied.

However, Nirina didn’t dwell on it much. To him, acting like a couple, even wearing matching outfits, warranted using such endearments. Nonchalantly, he nodded and replied, “Baby, right? Sure, let’s do it that way.”

Afterward, Nirina reminded her, “Just remember, don’t use that term ‘Nujia’ in front of others. We’re living in a new era now and such old titles are no longer appropriate. If you say that outside, people who don’t know might get the wrong idea…”

Maria playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “Young Master, Nujia has lived through the transition from the old age to the new era. I understand what you’re saying. Besides, I haven’t used that term in hundreds of years, only in front of you. After leaving this place, I’ll adjust myself.”

“Sounds good.” Nirina acknowledged. He glanced at the time and suggested, “It’s getting late; let’s go.”

Maria nodded, asking Josef, “Young Master, after we leave can I call you my dear?”

With a casual tone, Nirina replied, “As long as you’re not worried about the teasing from the old folks downstairs, you can call me whatever you like.”

Blushing immediately, Maria corrected him, “No, no, what I meant was after we leave the Zilian Villa…”

Chuckling, Nirina shook his head, “Alright, let’s get going quickly. They are still waiting downstairs, probably eager to say goodbye to you.”

“Okay,” Maria apologized, “Young Master, I’m sorry. Wait a moment, I’ll come after offering incense to my father.”

Nirina readily agreed, then left the room on his own.

sticks. She carefully lit them before inserting them into the incense burner. Kneeling on the futon in front of the tablet, she joined her hands and muttered in a soft voice, “Father… Maria wants to marry her husband… oh no, oh no… I made a mistake pretending to be someone else… Maria is going back to the south with Young Master Paul. I hope you, in the spirit realm, bless Maria and Young Master to return safely and also wish

before the spiritual tablet three times before

Maria with a smile as they

four old people were waiting eagerly in the hall on the first floor, their heads tilting up the stairs. Their eyes widened when they saw the two in their matching

“Marius, between the three of us, you’ve known Miss the longest, have you ever seen

her face, appearing like a young girl. Beside her was Nirina and it was evident that she was in a great mood. She would occasionally steal glances at Josef, her shy eyes timidly meeting him before swiftly diverting and her countenance was akin to the elegant waltz of willow leaves in the breeze,

set her apart. Coquettish and shy were words that hadn’t been associated with Maria for ages. But now, they

exclaim, “Just imagine how breathtaking Miss

in, “But, you know, the three of you old men should stop gossiping until Miss and Mr. Paul leave. Mr. Paul

we’ll talk once

continued to chat casually

and his companions hurried forward, accompanied by

I are leaving for a

assured, “Miss, don’t worry, I’ll take care

Keagan Myers and she calmly said, “Keagan, I had some free time last night, so I did a fortune telling for you. Your calamity has been averted by Mr. Paul and there won’t be any major changes for the next twenty or thirty years. You can rest assured. If there’s something to attend to in

path, which meant he couldn’t

his desire to stay for a while and reconnect

Maria agreed, “It’s alright for you to stay. Make reasonable arrangements and I won’t worry

“Miss, don’t worry, let’s discuss it

that case, Mr. Paul

of them escorted Nirina and Maria to the yard, where they settled into the

on driving, while Maria, for some inexplicable reason, blushed slightly. She stole a glance at Josef, then turned

responded casually, “About half