Second chance to love you

Bond(edited)

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Silence once again filled the room, no one expected her to request that, such an unexpected ending.

Grandma Lou was stunned again, instead of being mad as Akira expected. She laughed.

Not a mocking laugh filled with ridicule, but a genuine laugh filled with delight.

"In a month, are you sure about that?", Grandma cocked a brow, her gaze fixed on Akira.

Akira said confidently, " Yap. " Popping the 'p'.

"What? Do you want to make it a week?" She said playfully.

Grandma Lou leaned back, crossing her arms, "Don't get too confident, so what do I gain in this bet?"

" If I am unable to gain your acceptance within a month, I will agree to your deal "

"Just like that?" She asked, carefully watching Akira's eyes.

But Akira did not back away from her scrutinizing. " I won't make a fuss about it, and you don't have to give me money. I'll just disappear."

Grandma Lou's eyes widened in shock, even Alex side glanced at her in disbelief.

"You don't want the money?" Alex asked incredulously.

"No," She said, without batting an eye.

"But ...but this is five million?!" Alex exclaimed.

Five million?! Get it, change of plans!

Willow's greedy voice chirped instantly. Akira felt her heart stop. She looked at Willow casually lying on the floor, with her feet crossed.

What are you doing here?! Go! Akira told her.

No! Get the money! Willow yelled.

I'm not taking their money. I don't need it, now shoo!

But, look at that sum, five million doesn't fall from the sky every day! Willow desperately persuaded, however, Akira turned a deaf ear.

Grandma Lou searched for any sign of deceit or lying, what she saw was pure determination and sincerity. She was serious about this deal. Grandma Lou questioned whether this was just a secret way to run away from Ethan she conjured up to leave this marriage unscathed.

In all honesty, Old Madam suspected her, but a part of her couldn't help but be curious. How would she gain her approval? The majority of their interactions involved massive arguing.

Nevertheless, Grandma was honestly amused and intrigued by her proposal, curious to see what this little girl had up her sleeve.

" I'll accept your bet. You better keep your word," she threatened coldly then her face twisted into a confident smirk. She was prepared to ignore and reject every advance of this peculiar woman.

Akira grinned and rose from the floor, she bowed slightly. " Great! I will try my best to gain your acceptance.' Akira smiled cheekily.

The heavy atmosphere in the room was gone as if it was merely a nightmare, Akira beamed at Grandma Lou, shifting the situation to a friendly competition between family. Ethan's muscles only relaxed when Akira sat beside him and held his hand under the table. She gave him a smile, which he returned with a small tilt of his lips and their intertwined hands.

Akira's heart thumped when she caught a glimpse of their intertwined fingers.

Progress! She's got this.