them laughed. Gideon remained silent as he si

," the Mayor said. "Have your questions been answered? I can't stay long because there's

e care of Gideon. We'll just talk to your p

ir, relieved. She shut her eyes. She appeared to have lost her cool after hearing what the Mayor and he

nts. She was certain that if those three discovered her hesitation to agree to the marriage, they w

the school year resumes, you will not see any of them. 'Yo

staring at her face. She frowned as her gaze was drawn to Gide

noy

ng?" she questione

ng to be my wif

ht in her chair. "I agree so come on, let's cance

hed with a smile. "

just 19 years old." Her brow furrowed. "Sorry, but can you cancel this? I'm much too young for you. At my age, I have no intention of becoming a pathetic wife. You should know this, but I am an out

need to be depended with others, when you can call your husband for

ght A student? Now that I'm gonna be a wife, it would greatly affect my grades! Come to think lf it, all my efforts would be a waste. Being a housewife..." Her face contorted

tudent' she is. "I will not harm you or cause you any trouble, Jewel. You can

e cussed unde

e you're a good student. Miss Mangubat, cu

uppressed anger. "P

he leaned in closer in her direction. "Please accep

the hem of her long dress. Her gaze was drawn to Don Sebastian and Donya Belinda. "Mama!

lier and looked around. Her father and mo

nd. Surprised, she let go of the dress's hem and ste

h one arm while the other snaked around her. "Not only impulsive

stare was tinged with teasing. Gid

ook a step back and inhaled deeply. "Explain t

persisten

you're here," Jewel said, her brow furr

ined fixed on her. His lips opened to say somet

from Gideon. "If you don't want to respo

rds. "It's my mot

id she get it right? A death wish?

s came t

. "We first met on th

eters away. His solemn gaze returned, the kind that dug deep

mbled. "Are y

mother's death. A private funeral was held so that no one would inquire. I came from Mantalongon and was sent home just for her fu

felt condolences on your loss. I don't want to be insensitive.. but can't you see how much t

"Think about it a hundred times. This marriage isn't just about your freedom."

y don't even give a da

ew

ill be like after I marry you. I don't want that. I have my own life. I have my dreams. I have a lot of things to chase on. And when I'm tied to you..."

and averted his gaze once more. "The last thing I'll do to my wife is put her in a cage. You're

waited for him to speak up, but he just stood there in front of her, his gaze f

eon said softly to her. "If you don't want to be my wife, ju