Chapter 1575
After emerging from the kitchen, Belinda sat on the couch with a stern look on her face, glaring at
Chase. âMr. Larios, what on earth are you up to? Do you realize this can cause a heap of trouble?â
Chase flashed a grin. âOh really? I'm causing you trouble?â
Belinda nodded affirmatively. âYes! You're causing me a lot of trouble. I donât know how to explain
this to my folks.â
Chase pursed his lips. âIf you don't know how to explain, then donât.â
Belinda crossed her arms and pouted. âCan I really not explain? They think you're my boyfriend now.
When they find out you're not, they'll be asking for a son-in-law, and I'll be nagged again.â
Chase shrugged. âThen why not accept me as your real boyfriend? That would solve everything.
There would be no explanations needed.â
Belinda paused, then turned away from him. âI've told you many times to stop joking about this. I
can't play these emotional games, especially when my parents are involved. I can't handle it, Chase.
You've picked the wrong girl!â
Chase picked up the coffee mug from the coffee table and took a sip. It was a cup of coffee that
Mrs. Wesley had made for him when she had welcomed him earlier.
After a moment of silence, Chase spoke, âI can't play these games either, especially when the other
party's parents are involved. If I've come to your house, it means I'm serious. Don't you believe that,
Belinda?â
Belinda was taken aback again. She was speechless for a long time. Her eyes were locked with his;
she was trying to read some hint of mockery or insincerity in his
gaze.
But there were none.
At this moment, Chase seemed more serious and solemn than ever before.
âChase, I really Ean't... To date me means marriage.â Belinda seemed to be warning him.
Chase smiled again. âSure. Let's get married then.â
Belinda frowned. She didn't like Chase's casual attitude towards marriage. His attitude seemed to
insinuate that if it didn't work out, it wasn't a big deal. She emphasized. âThe marriage I want is the
kind that lasts a lifetime, not some temporary arrangement that you can walk away from if things go
wrongâ Chase's eyebrows seemed to crease with a hint of pressure. He sighed. âWhat will it take to
prove that I'm serious about marrying you and not just playing around, so you will believe me?â
âI don't know what it would take for me to believe you. Right now, I don't think you're the type who
would be content with marriage. I've come to realize that I'm not special. I can't change anyone, nor
am I an exception to anyone.â
Chase insisted. âYou are an exception to me. Before you, I never thought about marrying a woman
or spending a lifetime with one. Haven't you changed me already? Why not take a chance with
me?â
Belinda stared at him. âI've tried dating too many times and failed every time. Now I don't want to
try anymore, nor do I want to experience failure again. I'm sorry, Mr. Larios; you should find another
girl. There are plenty who'd be willing to give it a try with you.â
Chase put down his coffee cup heavily. âI'm serious. I don't want to experiment with you. I want to
marry you, the kind of marriage that lasts a lifetime.
But I don't want to promise you that I can guarantee anything about the future because nobody
knows what will happen. I don't want you to call me a liar one day. Belinda, I hope you'll seriously
consider me. Can't we just be honest with each other and let things develop naturally?
I really am serious.â