True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1373

"So what?" Gary's heart ached when he saw Celeste's awkward expression. He felt very uncomfortable seeing as Maria had teased Celeste.

He frowned, "Maria is simply jealous. If she wants to be overheard like us, she must have a man who is willing to do it with her first."

Celeste was embarrassed and gasped, "Oh dear, how can you talk about Maria like that?"

"She's the one who started it," Gary didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed, "If she has the guts to tease you, then she needs to have the guts to accept my counterattack."

Maria had decided to tease both him and Celeste early in the morning. It would be logical for him to retort.

"Don't say that about Maria," Celeste could not help but speak up for Maria, "She doesn't have any bad intentions. She always speaks praises about you in front of me. She has been helping us for four years. I didn't understand before, but later I found out that she really helped you."

Gary tilted his head to one side and looked at her, his eyes sparkling as he commented, "I'm such an outstanding man. Do I need someone to put in a good word for me?"

Celeste opened her mouth, but she didn't know how to reply.

It was rare for a person to be so confident.

She pursed her lips and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Could it be that you like me because Maria spoke up for me?" Gary glanced at Celeste again. It was obvious that he was displeased with her silence.

"Of course not."

She was not a shallow person.

"Oh," Upon hearing Celeste's explanation, a hint of amusement appeared in Gary's eyes as he chuckled, "Then what do you like about me?"

Celeste was stunned by his question. She froze.

What did she like about him?

She asked herself.

She liked his dominance, his intelligence, his aggressiveness, his understanding... basically everything about him.

Such a feeling was amazing.

However, what really started it all was probably the kiss he gave her when he left the country at 16. Undoubtedly, the kiss he gave her had opened the door to her heart.

"Is it really that hard to answer?" Seeing that she didn't speak, Gary grew impatient and grumbled, "You're thinking for such a long time."

"No, I just like you," Celeste glanced at him and said coyly, "Do I need a reason to like someone?"

Gary was startled. He thought about what Celeste said and nodded.

"That's right. You don't need a reason. But are you interested in me?"

"Of course I'm interested," Celeste said, "Would my heart beat faster every time I saw you if I wasn't interested?"

Celeste felt slightly out-of-place after saying that. Gary, on the other hand, looked very happy.

"It's good that you're interested in me," He seemed to be very satisfied as he looked thrilled.

Celeste looked at him and remembered what Maria had said.

"By the way, Maria and Ernest said that they're going back next week. She asked if I wanted to go home with them," Celeste looked at Gary. In fact, she also wanted to seek Gary's advice and ask him if he wanted to go back.

For the past four years, she had been adhering to the duty of a foster daughter and did not waste a penny.

She had not used up the money given to her by Grace. As for the money in her account, she didn't spend much except for the basic needs.

She did not return because she had to study and participate in some clubs. More importantly, she wanted to save money.

Grace would come to England with Heinz a few times every year, so she often saw them and did not go back.

However, this year, she graduated.