Chapter 542: The Scumbag’s Comeuppance (8)
Chapter 542: Chapter 542: The Scumbag’s Comeuppance (8)
Vera Xavier felt there was a fundamental principle she had to stand by. "You think you’re justified for not taking me to school today? You’re going too far!"
Nathaniel Nathan gave her a sidelong glance and asked, "Do you really need me by your side every single moment?"
Vera Xavier giggled, and Nathaniel Nathan glared at her. "You can’t even pull off acting cute. Vera Xavier, is there anyone in this world dumber than you?"
Vera Xavier: "..."
’Hey! Calling people stupid every day is really annoying, you know!’
But unexpectedly, Nathaniel Nathan added with perfect composure, "However, you can continue to act cute in front of me in the future. I like it very much."
Vera Xavier: "..."
’If I say another word to him, I’m a dog!’
Nathaniel Nathan wanted to laugh when he saw her expression. Fundamentally, her face was quite expressive, and as long as he was with her, he would be in a good mood.
So he said casually, "I told my parents I’m bringing you to meet them tomorrow."
Vera Xavier’s eyes flew wide. ’I just made a vow! This bastard must be baiting me into speaking on purpose!’
Nathaniel Nathan looked at her with some confusion. She was covering her face, clearly ignoring him, but he pressed on, "What is it now?"
Vera Xavier peeked at him through the gaps between her fingers. Instead of answering, she countered with a question, "Can I not go tomorrow?"
"You can try," Nathaniel Nathan said, a smirk playing on his lips.
"But... I’m nervous!" Vera Xavier said softly.
Nathaniel Nathan sneered. "Vera Xavier, with those nerves of steel, you’re telling me you’re nervous about meeting my parents tomorrow? Are you kidding me?"
Vera Xavier said earnestly, "I may be brave, but that’s only with strangers. I’m still going to be nervous meeting your parents... because they’re *your* parents!"
This time, Nathaniel Nathan understood the subtext of her words. She was nervous precisely because she cared about him.
Nathaniel Nathan looked at her and said, "Aren’t you afraid of being bullied by Susan Caldwell? In that case, just be on your best behavior tomorrow. Once you have my parents’ approval, they’ll protect you from now on. Then you’ll be able to walk sideways all over Veridia."
"Walk sideways? I’m not a crab." Vera Xavier huffed, then asked Nathaniel Nathan, "What position does your father hold now?"
In her past life, she only knew that Nathaniel was incredibly powerful and that his father was a high-ranking official in Veridia, but she had never been clear on his specific title.
Nathaniel Nathan said dismissively, "Why does his position matter to you? All you need to know is that he’s your father-in-law. Does anything else concern you?"
"Of course it does!" Vera Xavier replied, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "He’s the one who’ll decide if I get to walk sideways in Veridia or if I have to walk with my tail between my legs."
Nathaniel Nathan: "..."
’Is she really that nervous? She’s actually starting to pester me with this nonsense.’
Vera Xavier tugged on his hand. "Can’t we wait a while longer? I’m really not prepared."
She truly was a little nervous. She didn’t know them well at all, and she currently had nothing to her name. She didn’t feel she had the confidence to meet them just yet.
"What preparation do you need?" Nathaniel Nathan asked, looking at her. "We’ve already registered our marriage. Whether they approve or not, you’re already part of the Nathan Family. Do you feel like you lack confidence because I haven’t slept with you yet? If that’s the reason, then I’ll just sleep with you tonight."
Vera Xavier: "..."
’I’ve really had it with him. He can turn any topic into being about *that*!’