7. Isn't life funny?

Without the two women knowing, William was listening to their conversation from behind the walls of his mother's room. His heart was not wrong. William was determined to make Aubrey his wife and no other girl.

"Become William's lover? Isn't this the same as getting engaged?" Aubrey took a deep breath.

"If I may know, why does it have to take three months, madam?" Aubrey asked in the gentlest tone possible. The blonde woman just realized that Anna's mental condition was very fragile and it was easy to fall ill if she said the wrong words.

"Because for the next three months, there will be a family of William's father's business partner coming to stay here. They are a family with their mother and father as well as a daughter who is about the same age as you. They stayed here for 3 months because their house was under renovation, he said." Anna said, shrugging her shoulders.

"Then, what should I do during those three months?" Aubrey still didn't understand what Anna meant.

"Huft, they are a family that wants their child to be married off to one of my three children. But unfortunately, William's two brothers did not want to get married quickly. And, his only hope was William. I just don't want William to marry before his two brothers." Answered Anna.

"Oh, I see. So, I'm just pretending to be his girlfriend right?" Aubrey asked back.

"Correctly. Only three months. Once they get out of this house, it's up to you to come back." Answered Anna.

Aubrey thought hard. What exactly is the figure of a woman who insists on marrying the children of the Knight family. Aubrey herself had no idea how much influence and power the Knight family had. Because to her, everyone is the same. Nothing is higher or lower. The only difference is its nature.

"Very well madam, I will agree to your proposal. It's only been 3 months and I hope nothing will happen during these three months." Aubrey answered well. There was a man whose heart burst with joy outside the room when he heard the decision of a woman with strong principles.

"Is that true? Oh, I'm so glad to hear that. I'll call Liam. He should hear this so you guys can talk about it better." Liam immediately ran out of his mother's room so as not to be caught eavesdropping on Aubrey and his mother's conversation.

"Madam, before I… had to borrow your clothes right now. Soon it will be time for my class. Regarding this pretend courtship, I can talk about it later after teaching." Aubrey said.

"Oh yeah, sorry I forgot. Alright, you can borrow whatever you like. I'm going out of the room." Anna patted Aubrey's arm with the tenderness of a mother.

After choosing the appropriate clothes worn by her to teach. Aubrey took a set and put it on right away. Incidentally, the size of Liam's mother's clothes fit the young lecturer.

"Alright, then I have to go now. My teaching schedule is in one hour." Aubrey came out of Anna's room and into the living room. However, there lived Anna and Liam. Everyone has gone about their own business.

"Liam will take you," said Anna.

"No need, madam. I brought my own car. I will go now. Thanks for the shirt loan. If so, I'll excuse myself. See you again." Aubrey also left Anna and Liam who could only stare at her from afar.

"She is a very good woman and has very strong principles. There is no pretense in her to be liked by everyone. I think she's better than any woman Mommy has ever seen. Huft, even your brothers' boyfriends are also not a single one who sincerely loves your brothers." Anna replied, taking a deep breath.

"Mom, you don't have to think too much. No girl wants me. I'm not a businessman like Martin and Jason. I'm just a painter." Liam answered in his weak voice.

"My dear, your paintings are very beautiful and of high quality. I really like your painting. You also often hold exhibitions. I am sure, you will become a famous painter someday. Even more famous than your two brothers." Anna said while stroking her youngest child's hair and face.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. There are even those who have weaknesses that are made into their own strengths and pride. Because not everyone is born with the same talent. God created humans with their respective advantages.

"Amen, thank you, mom. Only you understand my condition." Liam replied.

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Aubrey couldn't concentrate at all while teaching. Luckily, all the students didn't really pay attention to the changes in their young lecturer's face. Aubrey went back to the faculty room and thought about Liam's mother's suggestion which she thought was completely unreasonable. Became a boyfriend to his son for three months. In a relationship? I don't even know what dating is like. Whether going out together, eating together, joking together, or… Aubrey shook her head. Negative thoughts such as kissing and others that are usually done by her friends began to appear in her head.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

"Becky, you just startled me."

Becky, Aubrey's friend, and a fellow lecturer. Becky already has a boyfriend who always takes her to campus. Aubrey has never been jealous of dating couples. For her, living freely is better so that there is no need to ask permission every time you want to gather with friends.

"Becky, how does it feel to have a boyfriend? Has your boyfriend ever forbade you to do whatever you want?" Aubrey's question made Becky narrow her eyes. Her friend is notoriously cold and has never been seen walking with a man.

"Who is he?"

"He… who is what?" Aubrey didn't understand.

"Your boyfriend. Who is your boyfriend? Is he a lecturer too?" Becky asked with a probing look.

"WHAT? Of course not. And, I don't have a boyfriend yet. Don't make all kinds of gossip." Aubrey pursed her lips.

"Hahaha, why should you be embarrassed? Aubrey, your age is very suitable for dating, even my friend of our age already has two children." Becky was now sullen.

"Why are you the one pouting? Hasn't Michael proposed to you yet?" Aubrey asked with a faint smile.

"We've only been dating for two months. In what two months is it possible to talk about marriage? It took years to get to a more serious level." Becky said wearily.

"Hah, I… never saw his face, didn't know him, and only found out his name yesterday… even though I was about to get married. If you need to get married tomorrow, then get married." Aubrey muttered under her breath. This life is really funny. People who already have the desire to get married, have not even been given the opportunity to get married immediately. Meanwhile, people who do not want to get married will get married as soon as possible.

Isn't life funny?