Chapter 216

"What's the matter, Michael? Come on, have a seat." Hailey smiled at Michael and gestured toward the couch across from her. "Thanks, Hailey." He gave a sheepish smile and carefully sat down. He was clearly feeling a little nervous. "How's everything going lately?" "Well, pretty good. It's just that Juliet has been really busy with work. Even so, we've been getting along well." Hailey nodded. "Michael, Juliet is in her 30s now. She's not dating you just to pass the time. She's looking for someone to spend her life with." Her voice was soft, but Michael could still feel the pressure behind her words. "I know, Hailey. I really do. I want to be with her for the rest of my life. If she wants to register our marriage, I'll go with her right away. I'm completely serious about her." As he spoke, he scratched his head again, his face gradually turning red. The closer he got to what he was supposed to say, the more awkward he felt. It was getting harder to speak. "What's wrong? Why is yo