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The few older men who might have wanted to keep joking felt
too embarrassed to say anything more.
He had shown them complete respect.
“As for our marriage…” Adrian said, his tone turning a bit more
serious as he glanced back at Rebecca.
“Rebecca and I both believe that a marriage is about two people
forming a new family, not about one person joining the other’s.”
They looked at each other, their gazes full of tacit
understanding and composure.
“I do research at the university. I wouldn’t call it relaxed, but my
schedule is relatively flexible. Taking care of Rebecca is my
responsibility, and being with her is my blessing.”
As Adrian said this, his eyes were filled with unconcealable
sincerity.
“In the future, if she needs it, I’m of course willing to give her my
full support so she can focus on her own career.”
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Adrian didn’t directly refute their live–in son–in–law implication;
instead, he deftly sidestepped the implication.
After all, it was their life to live, and the gossip of others
couldn’t change anything.
He just needed to put Rebecca at ease, and that was enough.
The older men, who had been teasing before, now looked a bit
more serious.
Plus, Mr. Whitman was also speaking up for Adrian. Since the
Whitman family was in the pharmaceutical industry, he naturally
understood Adrian’s value in the field better than these other
executives.
Hearing all that praise, you’d think Mr. Whitman was just
showering Adrian with over–the–top compliments.
“The kids will be fine on their own. Let’s not get in their way, us
old folks. Come on, I’ve got good tea and wine over there. I’ll
take you to try some.”
With that, Mr. Whitman led the group to the other table.
After they left, Rebecca finally walked over to Adrian, tilting her
head to gaze at his gentle profile.
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“Not bad, Professor Shaw. I thought you were just cooped up in
your lab all day analyzing data, unable to handle the
pleasantries.”
Rebecca had been incredibly worried about bringing Adrian to
the birthday party.
She was worried Adrian would say the wrong thing, worried her
dad and his friends would give him a hard time.
After all, the financial gap between them was huge. They
weren’t in the same league at all. In this circle, there were too
many snobs, and someone was bound to say something nasty
to his face.
But Adrian handled it very well.
“It wasn’t just pleasantries.”
Adrian’s lowered hand gently took Rebecca’s. “I meant every
word. When you want to fly, I’ll be down below watching,
making sure you can always come back to my arms when
you’re tired.”
Rebecca stared into his eyes, her heart fluttering as if a feather
had gently brushed against it, sending out tiny ripples.
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“Wow, Professor Shaw… I’m really touched.”
Then she leaned in and whispered, “It’s a shame there are so
many people here, or I’d really give you a kiss.”
Adrian, who was always composed and restrained, found his
breathing becoming uneven.
He looked up helplessly.
Hmm…
There really were a few too many people.
He smiled and leaned close to Rebecca’s ear, “Then think about
how you’re going to make it up to me later.”
The words seemed proper enough.
But why did they sound not so proper?
Rebecca’s ears felt a little hot. Afraid someone would notice,
she shot Adrian an annoyed glance and quickly tucked her hair
behind her ear to hide it.
Worried that Adrian would feel uncomfortable in this kind of
setting, Rebecca kept him by her side wherever she went.
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After a round of greetings, everyone knew that Rebecca was
dating a professor.
Well, when people get together, there’s bound to be gossip.
“Rebecca’s boyfriend looks quite handsome, much better
looking than that other person’s partner.”
“What’s the use of being good–looking these days? Haven’t you
heard? He’s just a university professor. It sounds like a high
social status, but he actually has no money or power.”
“Don’t say that. As long as the girl likes him, that’s all that
matters.”
“Oh, what’s the use of liking him? It’s because she likes him that
I’m worried. What if he’s just after the Whitman family’s
money?”
There was a lot of messy gossip.
Although they didn’t say it to Rebecca and Adrian’s faces, they
still overheard some of it.
“I’m sorry.”
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Once they found an empty corner, Rebecca pulled Adrian’s
hand and lowered her head guiltily.
“I didn’t think it through before bringing you here, and I made
you listen to those unpleasant things.”
Adrian saw her nervous expression and thought something was
wrong.
After listening, he chuckled softly, turned his hand to hold Rebecca’s, and gently caressed the back of her hand with his fingertips, offering some comfort.
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