Chapter 273

That was the simplest and most straightforward thought in Anna's mind. Even though Julian was totally into her right now and they were all lovey-dovey, she knew love wasn't just about feelings—it came with a bunch of other stuff too. Sure, people's opinions didn't matter *that* much, but they couldn't be completely ignored either. She might seem carefree on the outside, but deep down she had this stubborn streak—never one to back down. What she really didn't want was to be the girl everyone whispered about, saying she wasn't good enough for Julian. So what if it's being a rich family's daughter-in-law? No big deal. She was sure she could pull it off. With that thought, Anna felt like she'd been injected with energy. She clenched her fists, eyes shining, and declared to Julian, "Freak, just watch me. I swear I'll be the model daughter-in-law everyone dreams of. Even if I'm just a pretty trophy wife, I'll be the *best-looking* one!" From the fire in her voice, you'd think she just took o