Mrs. Bart's laughter put Nelson completely at ease. He could sense that she wasn't here to make him break up with Jim.
"I talked to Jim, and his attitude is just like yours," Mrs. Bart said as she sipped her coffee. "I thought he was the serious one, and you might have had other thoughts, but now it seems that your hearts are aligned."
Nelson inquired, "So, Auntie, what is your stance..."
"Have you told your parents about you and Jim? Your relationship?" Mrs. Bart interrupted Nelson with this question.
Shaking his head, Nelson replied, "Not yet."
After answering, Nelson looked at Mrs. Bart and asked, "Did Jim tell you about us?"
"No, I discovered you two together on my own," Mrs. Bart admitted.
Nelson fell silent for a moment before speaking softly, "I'll find the right time to talk to my parents about this. I won't let Jim suffer."
"I'm not concerned about whether you're suffering or not. I just hope Jim can have a smoother life. I'm willing to accept everything else," Mrs. Bart's intention was clear. As long as Jim lived peacefully, other matters were insignificant to her.
Nelson nodded in response. "Auntie, don't worry. I'll take good care of Jim."
"Alright, I just wanted to gauge your attitudes. Since you're both so resolute, let's find a time to meet in the future."
"Sure," Nelson agreed.
"And you can tell Jim about this meeting," Mrs. Bart said as she stood up. "I have some other matters to attend to."
Nelson stood up and escorted her to her car. After watching Mrs. Bart drive away, he turned back and returned to the photography studio.
Nelson was well aware that the path he and Jim had chosen was fraught with challenges.
But they had chosen it, and they weren't going to give up when faced with difficulties or pressure from others. Even if the road ahead was filled with obstacles, they wouldn't back down.
"Nelson, what are you daydreaming about? You're about to crash into a wall!"
Nelson was pulled out of his thoughts by someone grabbing his arm.
He turned to the person and smiled, "Thinking about you."
"Tsk, don't think about me. I can't handle it!" the person replied.
Nelson chuckled, "You're quite conceited!"
"Nelson, seriously, are you thinking about some pretty girl? I have a friend who saw you before and fell in love at first sight," the new assistant at the photography studio, a petite and cute girl, spoke.
Nelson burst into laughter upon hearing this. "Are you trying to play matchmaker?"
The girl nodded, "Isn't it obvious?"
Nelson lowered his voice and said, "You better ask Mr. He, our boss, first. If he agrees, then I'll meet her."
The girl looked puzzled. "Why would you need to ask Mr. He? Aren't you friends?"
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