Daniel solemnly expressed his intentions.
Ava knew that Daniel definitely did not mean what she thought, but when she heard Daniel’s serious explanation and promise, Ava could not help smiling.
“Okay, I’m just joking with you. With your character, Dan, even if other women come up to you, I know you’ll just stay away from them.“
“Ava, don’t make such jokes,“ Daniel said solemnly, “Also, call me Danny.“
Daniel’s serious eyes also made Ava serious. She nodded and put down the fork in her hand.
“Then, Danny, what do you mean by what you just said?“
“Ava, promise me that you’ll stay calm when you listen to what I say.“ Daniel looked at Ava with pleading eyes.
Ava inexplicably felt that Daniel’s so -called plan to get the best of both worlds might not be so simple. She looked at Daniel and said with a dignified expression, “Okay, I’ll listen to you calmly.“
Daniel let some information slip. “Actually, I didn’t come up with this method. It was Naya who told me this.“
“Naya? What did she tell you?“
“She told me that my grandfather has loved her very much since she was a child, and she can’t bear having him leave without peace of mind. Hence, she’s willing to give in and pretend to be engaged to me so that she can appease Grandpa and make him feel at ease. On the other hand, she won’t interfere with my relationship with you.“
As she listened to what Daniel said, Ava gradually understood what he meant.
“Ava, if you don’t want me to do it, I can say no.“
“What will you do if you refuse? If you don’t agree to get engaged to Naya, your grandfather will be very angry.“ Ava smiled helplessly.
She picked up the fork again and kept stuffing food into her mouth.
Everything here was her favorite food but right now, it was tasteless in her mouth.
“Did Naya come up with this plan?“ Ava asked, staying as calm as she could. However, a storm was raging in her heart right now.
Daniel nodded. “It’s her idea.“
“Do you think she gave you this idea out of kindness? Have you ever thought that she might change her mind later? Your fake engagement might become a real one in the end.“
“No, it won’t.“ Daniel was very sure. “Even though Naya is very willful at times, I believe she won’t fool around in this matter. Plus, I’ve told her clearly that I only see her as my little sister. I only have you in my heart and my future bride will only be you.“
When Daniel said this, his eyes were filled with sincerity and gentleness.
Ava also saw the sincerity and love in his eyes. She saw the responsibility and attentiveness a man should have in Daniel.
However, Ava was still doubtful about Naya.
Even so, Ava did not tell Daniel this. Instead, she just said she wanted to meet Naya.
Hence, Daniel quickly agreed and set up an appointment with Naya.
Around evening, Naya showed up at the agreed location.
Ava and Daniel had just walked out of the cinema after a movie when they saw Naya, who had been waiting at the entrance of the cinema.
Naya immediately spotted the man she had admired since she was young, but when she saw Ava and Daniel holding hands, her expression changed. Then, she pretended to not see them and turned her head to look at the anime figurines.
When Ava saw that Naya was about to grab Daniel’s hand, she quickly got up and held Naya.
“Miss Mendez, Danny is already calling you an ambulance. Please hold on.“
Naya wanted to ask Daniel for help, but she did not think that Ava would interfere.
She looked at Daniel who did not have any intentions to comfort her. She could only grit her teeth and endure this.
However, she was not enduring the pain but the annoyance and dissatisfaction in her heart.
Soon, the ambulance arrived.
Under everyone’s gaze, Naya was brought into the ambulance.
Actually, Ava could tell something was up. However, Daniel did not notice anything at all.
After they got to the hospital, Daniel could only help Naya register and handle some trivial matters as there was no one else.
Then, he waited at the door of the emergency room with Ava.
Ava was just waiting at one side, not saying anything.
Dan was the first one to say something. “Ava, don’t overthink things out of jealousy. That was an unexpected incident, and I’ve already told her parents. We’ll go back when her parents are here. “
Ava smiled magnanimously. “Dan, I’m not overthinking things. It’s normal for you to be worried about a friend. Plus, she’s in so much pain just now. I don’t think she wants to rely on anyone else other than you, so I understand.“
“I’m not someone she wants to rely on. It’s just that she has known me for longer and she doesn’t want to trouble you,“ Daniel explained as he held Ava’s hand gently.
“Ava, if you think this isn’t right, I’ll reject Naya’s plan and think of something else.“
Ava thought that this plan was already problematic in the first place, especially when this plan was Naya’s idea.
Naya looked polite and gentle on the surface, but the first time Ava met her, she could see the taunting and animosity from Naya’s eyes.
Naya was definitely not someone nice.
When she saw Daniel considering her emotions, Ava smiled. “Yeah, we’ll just—“
“Daniel! “
The moment Ava said something and decided to ask Daniel to reject Naya’s plan, the anxious voice of a woman called out to Daniel.
Ava turned around and saw a middle-aged woman walking over hurriedly while dripping in jewels.
Judging from the woman’s face, she should be Naya’s mother.
Indeed, when the woman approached Daniel, she immediately asked about Naya’s condition.
“Daniel, what’s going on? What happened to Naya? Why is she in the hospital all of a sudden? ” Naya’s mother asked anxiously.
Daniel shook his head. “I don’t know the details, but before she fainted, she kept saying her stomach hurts. Does she have problems with her stomach?”
“Stomach problems? No way! Naya has been spoiled since young and never has to worry about food. How could she have stomach problems?”
Naya’s mother was in disbelief. She looked at the door of the emergency room anxiously and turned around to look at Ava who was standing next to Daniel. It seemed that she only now noticed there was someone else here.
“Who’s this?“
“This is my girlfriend, Ava.“
“ “ Naya’s mother was stunned when she heard that. Then, the way she looked at Ava changed immediately. She said in a strange tone, “Oh, you’re that Miss Long who angered Daniel’s grandpa so much that he was hospitalized.“
After she said that, the air around them immediately became tense.
Ava was surprised and shocked. What did she have to do with Daniel’s grandfather being hospitalized? “
“Mrs. Mendez, please don’t spew nonsense. Grandpa getting hospitalized has nothing to do with my girlfriend.“ Daniel’s face turned cold, and it seemed that he was not happy with what Naya’s mother had said.
However, Naya’s mother scoffed nonchalantly. “ Hmph, how could it have nothing to do with her? Your grandpa collapsed because he was enraged that you wouldn’t break up with this woman. His condition is unstable until now.“
After Naya’s mother said that, she advised Daniel like she was doing it out of kindness.
“Daniel, I watched you grow up. You’re being unwise right now. Anyone with discerning eyes can see that this woman is clinging to you and refusing to give you up because of your money. She’s not sincere at all. Why are you doing this to an ordinary and servile woman?“
As Naya’s mother said those nasty words, she did not forget to roll her eyes at Ava.
“Miss Long, I should tell you to leave Daniel as soon as possible. Nothing good will come out of this. A marriage without the blessing of the parents will not go well! “
Naya’s mother went off at Ava without holding back. Then, a rare look of anger appeared on Daniel’s gentle face in that instant.
“Daniel, don’t be mad. I’m fine. I’ve never cared about the nonsense spewed by irrelevant people. “ Ava grabbed Daniel and smiled at Naya’s mother. “ I’m sorry for worrying you, Mrs. Mendez. Danny and I won’t break up just because of some external obstructions. Even if we do split up one day, we won’t let those vile characters with ulterior motives get what they want.“
When Naya’s mother heard this, her expression changed instantly.
“What did you say? Who are you calling a vile character?“
Ava lifted the corners of her lips into a profound smile. “Mrs. Mendez, it’s whoever you think I’m talking about.“
“You…“ Naya’s mother was fuming. However, when she was about to point at Ava to scold her, the door of the emergency room opened.
When Naya’s mother saw the doctor coming out, she hurriedly ran over.
“Doctor, how is my daughter? Why did she pass out?“
“Um…“ The doctor frowned. “Maybe it’s because your daughter didn’t eat for the whole day so that’s why she felt some discomfort in her stomach. We did a full body check-up on her and from the results we got, she’s very healthy.“
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.