Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 136

“Not a good time? What’s so inconvenient?” Hannah muttered before her voice suddenly rose. “Don’t tell me… Don’t tell me you’re actually interested in men, are you?”

That would explain why he refused to bring anyone home.

“Grandma…” Shanley let out a frustrated laugh, unable to explain. He couldn’t very well say that his future wife was still in high school, could he? If Hannah found out, she’d probably break his legs. Besides, the girl was only just starting to warm up to him. He’d have to wait until she graduated before he could even think about pursuing her. He had no desire to be labeled a predator.

“I don’t care what your excuse is,” Hannah said sternly. “I’ve invited that brilliant young doctor to my birthday banquet. You have to be there, no matter what.”

Shanley sighed wearily. He didn’t understand what kind of spell this doctor had cast on his grandmother. If he didn't show up, Hannah would never let it go.

“Fine,” he relented, hoping to appease her.

“It’s your loss if you don’t want her,” Hannah huffed, wishing she could smack him. “There are plenty of other eligible young men in the Schwartz family. I’ll just find the best one for her myself. Whoever marries that girl will be blessed for generations.”

“That’s great, Grandma,” Shanley replied with a resigned smile. “Please, find her the best match. If it works out, I’ll be sure to give them a generous wedding gift.”

Hannah was speechless. She couldn't be bothered with him anymore and slammed the phone down.

That ungrateful boy! He was driving her mad.

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Juniper slept until eight that evening. When she woke up, she instinctively looked around. She remembered studying in the living room and then dreaming that Shanley had carried her… She’d been dreaming about him a lot lately, so she’d assumed it was just another dream. But looking around her own bedroom, it seemed it had actually happened.

She ran a frustrated hand through her hair. Around him, it was like she had no defenses at all. She hadn’t always been like this.

“You have money?” Juniper paused, a slow smile spreading across her face. Her voice was laced with a lazy amusement. “How much money are we talking about?”

“However much you want,” he answered, a devilish grin on his lips, his affection for her on full display.

However much she wanted? Wow, so generous. Good-looking and rich—he had it all.

“You know, I’m very expensive. Most people can’t afford me.” Juniper hugged her backpack, her tone light and playfully arrogant. “You’d better start saving up.”

Shanley froze for a second, then a slow grin spread across his face.

Was that her giving him a green light?