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“ What do you mean? “
“ Everyone is well aware of the Hudson family’s intentions and Michael’s reason for choosing me for Eva. Our marriage was an arranged one , and she married me to fulfill her dad’s wish. It took a considerable amount of time for her to become at ease with me.
“ It’s quite clear that you’re rude, and Eva is soft-hearted.” Steve commented to tease Stephen
’Shut up, you idiot. I always behave softly with her.”
“You wish.’.
“Steve “
“Will you both stop this stupid bantering and Stephen? What made you think she didn’t have the same feeling for you? She said something to you: “
“ No.. Actually, that’s another problem: she doesn’t share her thoughts with me. ‘ Stephen gave a look at Eva, who was busy chatting with her dad.
“Look at her—how she is enjoying her dad’s company. She is comfortable around everyone in the family; even she talks with Samantha and you too, but with me she hesitates a lot.
I am sure she doesn’t love me.
"Relax,give her some more time. Everything will be fine with time .“
“ Yes, he is right and I am not agreeing with you, as I know she loves you
“Really, and what made you think like that?”
“I know and I can prove it—I mean, if you want."
“Hmm, and how are you planning to prove this?” Richard inquired,
“I will, but for that, Stephen has to keep consenting with me. I will handle the other things.”
Richard gave a look at Steve and then at Stephen.
Sorry but not interested in your silly games
“Despite everything, I have confidence in him regarding this. Stephen, I think you should give him a chance; after all, experience counts.”
“Richard, as you don’t know him? I don’t know what he will prove , but he can get me divorced
“ Stephen, come on.”
“ Let it be Richard; it scared him to know the actual feelings of Eva. But I am telling you both that she loves him too."
Richard signaled Stephen to agree with Steve, and Stephen had to give in on this request.
Ok “
Steve smiled at his reply and forwarded his glass
“So let’s begin the game."
Richard laughed while Stephen let out a sigh, but they still toasted with him.
It was dinner time when everyone was enjoying the dinner and praising the food.
Suddenly Steve asked Stephen,
“ Stephen, tomorrow is an important day for you, right? You must be excited, but not as much as me.”