Chapter 532 A Proposal from Childhood Friends
Kathy said, "I heard from Gerald that your mom thinks he's too busy with work, doesn't know how to date, and can't sweet-talk people, but that's not true. Why are you all worried that he won't find a girlfriend and won't get married in the future?"
"Isn't that the case?" Josephine said. "Gerald is such a straightforward person, he doesn't know how to sweet-talk at all. I can't imagine how he would sweet-talk someone!"
Kathy blushed a little. "Well, I might have some say in this. At least when I'm scared, Gerald is pretty good at comforting me."
"That's why my mom is pushing for marriage," Josephine said. "Gerald has grown up without ever sweet-talking a woman. He and Ulysses' mom were in an arranged marriage, and their feelings weren't deep."
Josephine had mentioned this to Kathy before.
At that time, she was afraid Kathy would overthink and worry that Gerald still had feelings for his deceased wife.
After all, no matter how much the living compete, they couldn't compete with the dead.
So Josephine had already told her that Gerald and Ulysses' mom didn't have any real feelings for each other.
Josephine continued, "Strictly speaking, you're Gerald's first serious girlfriend. I heard from my mom that when Gerald was in school, girls would write him love letters and confess to him, but he would dismiss them for distracting him from his studies. You see, with someone so clueless about romance, how could my mom not worry?"
Kathy said, "In my opinion, he's excellent. Even if he doesn't know how to sweet-talk, so what? I'm willing to be with him."
"I didn't expect Gerald to be so charming!" Josephine was delighted. "I hope you will become Gerald's wife soon! And Kathy, you should also consider having children in the future."
Kathy said, "I really haven't thought that far ahead."
"That's why I'm asking you to think about it now," Josephine said. "Actually, I asked Gerald before. He didn't want to find a partner or have more children. But now that he's with you, I think he's not just trying to please my mom or have you bear children; he genuinely likes you."
"I know," Kathy wasn't foolish; she could feel it herself. "Actually, when I think about it, I do want a child."
"Have you made up your mind now?" Josephine said. "Don't suppress your nature. If you want a child, have one. Our family can afford it."
Kathy said, "I used to think about not having children, but after being with Gerald, I thought I might really want to have a child with him. I would really look forward to our child."
Josephine said, "That's great!"
"But," Kathy had concerns, "what about Ulysses? Is there really no problem?"
"Don't worry about that," Josephine said. "Ulysses is a good kid. He even used to enthusiastically introduce girlfriends to his dad, even his teacher."
"Is he that adorable?"
Josephine said, "So, don't have any psychological burden. Even if you have a child in the future, they'll definitely get along well with Ulysses."
Kathy felt incredibly fortunate in her life.
Even though she was in her thirties and had never been in a relationship, with her high education, she still seemed a bit unusual in the eyes of the world.
But she met Josephine and Gerald.
She was so happy.
Their relationship was constantly heating up.
Gerald was indeed very busy. Living with him, Kathy realized how much time he spent on work every day.
Sometimes, even after coming home from work, he would receive call after call, all requiring Gerald's attention.
Seeing him so busy, Kathy felt heartache, but knew she couldn't help him.
All she could do was stay by his side and provide logistical support.
Her hand had healed, and she no longer had nightmares at night, thanks to Gerald's daily presence.
However, this also meant that sharing a bed every night was a kind of torture for Gerald.
Kathy had talked to him about this.
But Gerald insisted on saving it for their wedding day.
Kathy was mainly worried that he would be uncomfortable. She asked, "If we don't get married for two years, will you endure it for two years?"
Gerald looked at her. "Would you bear to see me suffer for two years? Maybe after two years, my sexual function won't work anymore."
Kathy said, "So, do you want to get married sooner?"
Gerald said, "Yes, you figured it out."
"It's not that I don't want to get married. I just feel like we're moving too fast."
Counting from the time they confirmed their relationship until now, it had been less than a month.
Kathy hadn't expected that they would move in together so quickly.
Although they hadn't had a substantial relationship, they had done everything except the final step.
In less than a month, she had become so intimate with a man, something Kathy had never expected.
"Too fast?" Gerald said. "We've known each other for over a year."
Strictly speaking, almost two years.
Gerald said, "You've been messaging me all that time. Doesn't that count?"
"But back then, you didn't like me."
"Who said that?" Gerald said. "If I really didn't like you, I would have blocked you long ago."
Kathy was stunned.
Gerald continued, "Feelings accumulate bit by bit. That process also counts as us developing feelings for each other."
If you count it that way, their time together wasn't short.
But honestly, Kathy still felt like her recent experiences were like a dream.
Not to mention, just the fact that Gerald agreed to be with her was something she couldn't believe.
Even now, when she often snuggled in Gerald's arms, kissed by him, and slept in the same bed, she sometimes still felt it was unreal.
Gerald didn't dwell on the topic. "Whenever you're ready, I'll propose."
Kathy nodded.
In the warm spring of March, Josephine invited Kathy for an outing.
Her pregnancy was going smoothly, with no reactions, and she was eating and sleeping normally.
She just slept a lot more than before.
Other than that, she had no discomfort.
This made the other two expectant mothers, Laura and Claudia, very envious.
Although they had no reactions now, the discomfort they had experienced before had left a psychological shadow.
This outing was also the first time Kathy met Laura and Claudia.
Claudia was always gentle and kind.
Laura, after getting pregnant, had a maternal glow and wasn't as impatient and carefree as before.
Overall, the four of them got along well.
Laura even teased Kathy, urging her to get married and pregnant soon so their children could play together.
Growing up together would be wonderful.
To be honest, this suggestion really moved Kathy.
At the end of March, Gerald went on a business trip again.
Kathy could only bury her longing in her heart, waiting for his return.
But on the second day of his trip, she heard some terrible news.
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
