Chapter 270

"Jason, no way this is real!" "Why not? As long as we get that license, let's see who dares to say anything." "But what about Grandma? What are you gonna do when she finds out?" "I've got no clue. But Denise, even if this all goes to hell, would you still choose to dive in with me?" "Jason..." "I know I was cold to you before, but that was all an act. Grandma was testing me nonstop, trying to see if I was just brushing her off. That's why I had to act like I didn't care, like I was really over you. Even what I said last night—I didn't mean any of it." "But when you said you were gonna bathe Nathan... I nearly lost it. I realized I couldn't keep waiting anymore. And today, with no one home... It was perfect. I had Nina sneak you out. Let's get married today, Denise!" As she stared into his eyes, Denise finally understood—it was all a big misunderstanding. Everything he compromised on, all the patience—he did it for her. He wanted her to let her guard down, just for today. "Jason, I'm in