Proposal

Paige's apartment.

Listening to David's enthusiastic retelling of the novel Emma.

Adam's expression was very strange.

Because he is very sensitive to this name and surname.

If David and Linda get married and have a daughter, will they Emma Watson?

Thinking back, Emma Watson's appearance was quite similar to Paige's.

If they are half-sisters, wouldn't that make perfect sense?

However, it was already 1998, and the magical princess Emma Watson from my memory should have been born in Britain long ago.

Adam could only dismiss this ridiculous association.

Normally, daughters take their father's surname.

If David and Linda do have a daughter in the future, she will probably only name her Emma Ross.

Knock knock knock.

Just as Adam and David were discussing the plot of the novel, there was a knock on the door.

Adam got up, looked through the peephole, and saw Lisa and a female bodyguard carrying a large food box before opening the door.

Better safe than sorry.

Even with security, Adam was always on guard against the risk of being mowed down by machine guns the moment he opened the door.

Lisa and her female bodyguard skillfully tidied the table, then took out plates of exquisite food from the food box.

Champagne and red wine were also provided.

After everything is set up.

Lisa dismissed the female bodyguard and looked at Adam.

"David, Linda, let's have dinner."

Adam invited.

In the United States, once a relationship becomes close, there is no distinction between elders and juniors; everyone is addressed by their first name.

David had indeed asked Adam to call him that.

But Linda didn't.

However, Adam simply tacitly agreed to Linda's consent...

"Paige."

Linda glared at Adam with annoyance, then turned to call her daughter over, but froze in place.

But then Lisa went over and whispered a few words in Paige's ear.

Paige got up and walked over.

We arrived at the dining table.

Lisa pulled out a chair for Paige, and after Paige sat down, she took out a white napkin and wrapped it around Paige's head as she tilted her head back. She then poured a little red wine into the wine glass in front of Paige and helped Paige prepare the seafood, picking out the meat and placing it on Paige's plate.

Paige skillfully enjoyed these obviously luxurious dishes.

One did it naturally.

A natural being.

This is clearly not the first time.

This has happened more than once or twice.

Linda, as the biological mother, couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

She now understands what Paige meant by 'Lisa did better'.

Such thoughtful service is something even her own mother couldn't do.

Damn rich people!

Isn't this destroying the unique bond of blood ties that should exist in this world?

Because if it were her, she would want that kind of life too...

Despite the delicious meal, Linda didn't enjoy it at all.

Especially when discussing the issue of taking care of Paige with Lisa, she bitterly discovered that Lisa didn't need her to give her any instructions at all, which intensified her bitterness.

"Let's go."

After the meal, Linda said somewhat dejectedly.

She and David were deeply in love, so even though Paige's apartment had two bedrooms, they had already booked a room at the hotel before they arrived.

"Would you mind if Paige and I had a few words alone?"

David suddenly said.

"Certainly."

Linda was taken aback.

Adam glanced at David, a thought struck him, and he nodded, saying, "Linda, let's go to Lisa's apartment; she lives across the street."

The three left Paige's apartment.

Adam winked at Lisa.

Lisa understood, opened the door for Adam and the others, and then stayed at the doorway, listening to the sounds coming from the other side.

No matter how good David's image is, he still needs to be aware of safety.

Lisa's apartment.

"Did you rent this specifically so that Lisa could take care of Paige?"

Linda walked around the apartment and sighed.

"It wasn't rented."

Adam shook his head. "It's already been bought."

"..."

Linda paused.

That damned, ugly capitalism is constantly leading people to depravity and decay!

"Adam, what exactly is your attitude towards Paige?"

Linda paused for a moment, then asked seriously.

"Well."

Adam hesitated and said, "More than friends, but not quite lovers?"

"..."

Linda's face darkened.

Don't assume that just because she's old, she doesn't know what this means!

"The main problem is that we are all still too young."

Seeing that Linda was about to explode, Adam quickly explained, "Paige is busy with research, and I'm busy with residency training. We don't have the energy to talk about anything else for at least five or six years."

Linda was speechless.

This was the conclusion she reached after consulting with Paige.

"Don't hurt her."

Linda said helplessly.

Don't worry.

Adam said solemnly, "I would never hurt her."

"Is there anything else I need to know?"

Linda's complexion improved considerably, and she tried to speak to Adam properly.

No matter how unhappy she was, Adam was still Paige's own choice.

Aside from some concerns she had, Adam was impeccable in every way.

"I also bought the apartment downstairs and arranged for bodyguards..."

After thinking for a moment, Adam revealed some of his plans and explained the reasons behind them.

"No way?"

Linda exclaimed in shock, "Are universities really this scary? We've never encountered anything like this before!"

"Because Paige is a celebrity."

Adam explained, "Every day is the same routine, I don't go out to play around, and you're always there to accompany me while I study, so it's normal that we haven't run into each other. But we're not short of this little bit of money, so it's better to be safe than sorry."

Linda was speechless for a long time before she said with a wry smile, "You decide what to do."

Adam did everything she could think of, everything she couldn't think of, and everything she couldn't do.

What else could she say?

"Boss, Mr. Grossman and Paige have finished talking and want you to come over."

Lisa came over and reminded her.

"Good."

Meeting Lisa's gaze, Adam guessed what had happened. He gestured for Linda to walk ahead, while he and Lisa followed behind.

Linda pushed open the door to Paige's apartment; the lights had changed and were much dimmer.

David stood there, facing the doorway, his eyes full of love.

Linda froze, her heart pounding.

David slid in—or rather, took a few steps forward—and knelt on one knee in front of Linda, gazing at her with deep affection. As he slowly pulled a ring box from his pocket, he uttered that classic line.

"Linda Jane Watson, will you marry me?"

"OMG!"

Linda could only gasp in surprise, covering her mouth.

"I had already obtained Mr. Watson's permission beforehand, and I just received Paige's blessing."

David said affectionately, "Linda, will you become Mrs. Grossman?"

In the United States, men who are particular about etiquette will always seek the consent of the woman's father before proposing marriage.

For example, before Sheldon was forced to propose to Amy's father after being kissed by an admirer, he asked her about it on the way.

Only after Amy's father agreed did he knock on Amy's door, kneel down on one knee, and present her with the engagement ring.

Otherwise, given Sheldon's personality, he definitely wouldn't have proposed if Amy's father hadn't agreed.

Of course, if that were the case, Amy's father would be in big trouble. He would not only have to put up with a controlling wife, but also with an enraged daughter.

From now on, he won't even have a place to hide from his wife.

David went to great lengths, not only obtaining permission from Paige's grandfather beforehand but also consulting with Paige, Linda's daughter.

Clearly, David, who was very busy with his new business, didn't abandon his work for no reason and suddenly run off to see his girlfriend's daughter at this time.

His purpose was very clear.

He came to get Paige's consent before proposing to Linda.

P. S.: Thanks to Ji Qingmie and Cangye Feilong for the donations!