[Bonus chapter] Straightforward Discussion

Grace felt very jittery the very first second that Brent held her waist. This was the first close and intimate contact that they had since their agreement to get married. She secretly wished that she could read what was in his mind at that moment so she would know how to feel.

"Brent, son--" Brent's father called him after looking at his son's gesture holding intimately at the lady. As a father, he could assume that his son was just forcing himself and he wanted to tell him that there was no need for him to act against his will.

Brent gave a him a charming smile before the man looked at the side of the mayor and his wife. Grace parents maintained their silence and waited for Brent's instructions.