Once she married him, she could apply to schools as a legal resident and work for her tuition. Marrying Quân was the solution to all her problems. “It’s really fine, Esme.” And this time, there was a hard edge to his tone and expression.

She was going to owe Quân for the rest of her life, and she didn’t want to add an expensive wedding to her tab. But we do not need a nice wedding.” Honestly, she wanted a cheap one. “Then I am happy and grateful to marry you. Her throat choked up, and she swiped the moisture from her eyes with the back of her arm as her body weakened with relief. The more the merrier, right? It actually doesn’t matter much to me. Sweat misted her skin, but she continued, “I want her to come live with me-with us. “Do you still want to marry?” she made herself ask. He thought about it for a second before saying, “I think he’d like your kid.” When a long moment of silence passed, she peeked up and found Quân smiling at her. ” She bit her lip and ran her finger along the zipper. It depended on how he reacted to what she was going to say. She stared down at the garment bag, unsure if she should pull it closer or push it away.

“Really, it’s not a big deal to me, and my mom loves having you help at the restaurant. The breath seeped out of her, and all she could say was, “Yes.” It was everything to her. It’s a small thing for me to do, but it means a lot to you, right?” “And I like you and want to see you make it. “Because I’m his big brother, and I need to make things right.” Then his smile warmed and reached his eyes. “Why help me?”Ī sad smile stretched over his lips. “I meant it when I said I’d marry you,” Quân said.

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang