Chapter 1280

Jack sighed and said, "Yeah, I finally see how deeply you care about your boyfriend. Honestly, I'm a little jealous. You never treated me this well before." Bella lifted her chin with pride. "That's exactly what I want—to make you jealous." She glanced at her watch and saw it was already 11:00 am. In a gentle voice, she said, "It's getting late. Let's pack up and head to my place, okay?" He nodded. Their hotel wasn't far from Bella's home, which was just two miles away. But considering the capital's notorious traffic, they decided to walk. As they walked, she seemed unsettled. Even with all her careful preparations, she couldn't shake her nerves now that the moment had come. "Jack…" she said softly. "Can I ask you for a favor?" He turned to her, waiting for her to continue. Bella paused, then said, even more quietly, "My grandparents will probably ask about your family… like what your parents do. Would you be okay saying they're professors at a university?" He was taken aba