Chapter 20

Nica's grasp on Christmith's arm tightened when she finally faced his mother. Luisa's eyes followed her son's hands. He removed the young lady's grasp on him. She should not be delighted with what she is seeing, but she cannot help but smile when he intertwined his hand with the girl. If only she does not know that their marriage is just a contract marriage, she could say that they love each other. "There's no need to act like a sweet couple in front of me, I know you two are still one another's stranger." Luisa criticized their behavior once it has been just the three of them in the living room. Chris was surprised by his mother's cold words. He helped Nica to sit before confronting his mother. "What?" Luisa gave him a confused and innocent stare in response to her son's questioning eyes. Nica's sadness doubled while she looks at the two, who probably have a misunderstanding because of her. "Mom, I agreed that we'd stay here for you to get to know my wife-to-be as mu