Coby walked over to Lia, put his arm around her waist, and, with her surprised look, casually said. “Let me introduce you This is my girlfriend Lia, and this is my college buddy Remy.” 

Remy a college buddy Lia knew Coby had studied medicine and then switched to the family business, but she didn’t realize he and Remy were classmates. 

Remy said. “Ahem. Lia. I didn’t expect you to be Coby’s girlfriend.” 

When Remy first met Lia, he thought she was different from other women, and after getting to know her, he liked her even more. Now he found out she was Coby’s girlfriend. 

“Sorry. Dr. Walker” Lia didn’t know they were classmates. 

“No need to apologize. Coby’s girlfriend is my…” He shot a quick glance at Coby and changed his wording, “My friend.” 

“He’s still got work to do, let’s go outside.” Coby didn’t want his girl to give Remy that smile, even if they were just friends.. 

“See you later, Dr. Walker” Lia knew it was time to go. 

They’re leaving already? Remy was still trying to figure things out. 

At the end of the hall, Coby stopped and looked at her, his gaze serious. 

“Why didn’t you tell me about your grandma’s surgery earlier? If I hadn’t bumped into you, were you planning on keeping it a secret?” asked Coby. 

u with it.” 

Lia’s face flushed with embarrassment. “I didn’t think it was necessary to bother you 

He had already done enough for her, so she couldn’t keep asking for more. 

Is it unnecessary, or do you just think I shouldn’t know?” asked Coby. 

She was either at the hospital or at his place every day–taking care of her grandmother during the day and spending the nights with him 

She was so thoughtful, it really made Coby forl for her 

Laa kept her head down. Their relationship probably didn’t need to delve into personal matters, but he still cared a lot 

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He pulled her into lids arms and gently stroked the slender curve of her back 

Coby sand, Lia, even if we’re only together because of money, if something happens to your grandma, I won’t just stand by and do nothing” 

She was touched and mumbled a soft thank you 

She knew he was a good person, but she felt people should be indful of their place. If she could avoid troubling him, she would 

“Mi Carter, you really have great taste! My adopted daughter is beautiful, has a great figure, and works at a big company. If ahe married into your family, she’d definitely improve your family’s genes, Olive introduced. 

Olive had stormed out last time, but after thinking about it at home, she realized Lia just wasn’t getting it. 

This time, she brought the big shot along, hoping to show her the wealth and influence and maybe get her to agree right 

was about to 

Noel Carter wore a gold cham as thick as his little finger. Even though he was in the meat business, his family was al be relocated, and just the relocation compensation alone was more than most people would earn in their entire lives. 

Noel said, “Olive, as long as Lia agrees, money’s no issue. After all, my son likes your daughter.” 

Nocy son was a total failure–he was a well–known troublemaker in their area. He’d liked Lia even before his divorce, and 

mer has divorce, he’d done everything he could to try to marry her. 

“See, your son has good taste. Our Lia is obedient and respectful. You should see how she treats her grandma–she’s perfect If she marries into your family, she’ll definitely take care of your whole family.” 

Olive was laying it on thick with praise for Lia. If this worked out, they’d be able to walk all over the place in the future 

Noel liked that, too; otherwise, he wouldn’t have agreed to shell out such a big amount. 

He said. “Of course. All she needs to do is stay at home and take care of us. Why should a woman be out there working in a company If she can keep my son happy and win his heart, she’ll be well taken care of 

They kept walking and talking and Olive was thinking to herself that once Lia agreed, she could raise the price, and Noel 

would have no choice but to back down. 

“In broad daylight, hugging like that–what’s the world coming to?” Noel snorted. 

Olive followed his gaze and saw a man and woman hugging each other. 

She said, “Don’t worry, Mr. Carter. Lia wouldn’t do something like that. I’ll tell you a secret–she’s never even held a 

hand.” 

Old–fashioned, huh? Why can’t men and women even hug?‘ Olive thought to herself but didn’t want to say it out loud. 

Noel said. “My son’s wife has to be a virgin“. 

“Of course Olive rolled her eyes, thinking. His son has been divorced twice and still wants to find a woman who hasn’t even had a boyfriend He is seriously dreaming” 

Coby said. Tia, I’m going to check on your grandmother.” 

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“No, it’s okay.” If he went, Layla might misunderstand. 

Coby let go of her. “Lia, am I really that embarrassing to you?” 

“That’s not what I meant, I just.” Lia said. 

“Olive, what’s going on? Didn’t you say Lia was virtuous! And now she’s hugging some man?” said Noel. 

They’d been hugging earlier, but Noel didn’t recognize them. When he saw clearly, his eyes nearly popped out of his head. 

Olive jumped, startled by the loud voice, and turned to see the couple. The girl was indeed Lia. 

“Lia, what do you think you’re doing?” Olive stormed over, furious. 

“Mom, who’s this? Lia was caught off guard by Olive’s sudden appearance, then looked over at Noel next to her. 

“Who am I? I’m your future father–in–law. Olive, if you don’t explain things clearly today, our families‘ marriage plans are. off. Noel’s face was dark with rage. 

“Marriage plan Lia was confused. 

Coby squinted his eyes. “What marriage plans? Since when did my girlfriend get engaged to anyone?” 

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