Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

Bruno sent Mashauva back to the Taylor Villa.

Coincidentally, Richard and Cassie returned just as they arrived, and Mashauva greeted her parents as she came out of Bruno's car.

"Mom, Dad, where did you guys go so early in the morning?"

The couple and Bruno made eye contact and tacitly said nothing. Then, Cassie went and hugged Mashauva. "We had some errands to run. It rained so suddenly last night; you didn't get caught in the storm, did you?" Mashauva shook her head. "No, we were having dinner when it rained, just that we had to wait a long time." "That's good. With your body now, you might catch a cold or something if you get caught in it."

With that, Cassie looked at Bruno and said, "Thank you, Bruno. I hope Mashauva didn't cause any trouble?"

Bruno smiled faintly. "No trouble at all. I'm used to it. Besides, it's her coming of age yesterday." "Have you guys eaten breakfast? Come inside. I'll ask the kitchen to make you two some breakfast."

At the mention of breakfast, Mashauva shook her head immediately. "Mom, I can't eat anymore. I've already eaten."

"Yes, Mrs. Taylor, I have other things to attend to, so I'll be making a move first."

"Don't you want to stay for a while? You just arrived..."

Mashauva tugged on Cassie's sleeve and whispered, "He had already accompanied me an entire day yesterday. He probably really has other things to take care of."

"Oh, how protective of you," Cassie sighed in her heart as she thought.

"It's said that girls favor outsiders after they fall in love, and it seems to be the case. This girl isn't even married to him yet, and she's already taking his side. I bet it'll only escalate after she marries him." However, as a woman, Cassie could see where she was coming from.

"Alright, alright, I get that you feel bad for him. Why don't you head off first, Bruno? Stay safe."

"Alright, see you, Mr., Mrs. Taylor."

After he left, Cassie wrapped her arms around her daughter and said in a low voice, "Alright, tell me the truth. Where were you two last night? You slept in the same room, didn't you?" Mashauva shrieked, "Mom, what are you talking about?! We slept in different rooms!"

"Different rooms? You can only book one room with one ID, and you didn't take yours with you. What hotel would let you have two rooms?"

"Mom!" Mashauva grew upset at that. "He's not that kind of person. Weren't you the one who said you know what he's like? We stayed in the hotel our family owns; there is no need for an ID." Taken aback, Cassie repeated. "Our hotel?"

"Yeah, Mom. Have you forgotten that we're in the hotel business?"

Cassie was somewhat at a loss for words. "Which one?"

Mashauva told her the address, and Richard joined in. "So you went to that hotel last night?"

"Yeah."

"Mashauva," Richard rubbed his hands anxiously. "How do you think Bruno finds you? Does he have those kinds of feelings for you?"

Before Mashauva could even blush, Cassie slapped the back of her husband's head. "What are you talking about? Don't be such a busybody. She's a girl, don't you think she'll feel

embarrassed?"

Feeling aggrieved, Richard rubbed the back of his head, not daring to say another word.

Having a such a stern wife was miserable.

Mashauva felt bad for her father but chose not to speak up for him, however.

Fierce she was to Richard, she smiled at her daughter as soon as she turned to her.

"Mashauva, let's keep it from your father. Tell me, how do you feel towards Bruno, and how does he feel towards you?"

"Although you just became an adult yesterday, there are some things I have to find out from you. You're a big girl now, after all, and there are some things you have to figure out yourself. You get me?" Looking a little lost, Mashauva did not quite get where Cassie wanted to go with the topic.

"Is everything alright, Mom? Why the sudden question?"

After all, she had always said she liked Bruno, but why was everyone constantly asking? Also, Bruno behaved reservedly toward her. Before she became an adult, he told her they'd only discuss it after she

was one.

However, he was reluctant to even kiss her after she was of legal age.

She was sure she liked him but unsure if he felt the same.

"Actually, I've meant to ask you. After all, there are a lot of things only you know best."

Bruno's words seemed to have gotten Cassie thinking. She waved her hand, signaling Richard to go into the house, then held Mashauva's hand and led her to the garden.

"You grew up with him, so he's all you see ever since you can remember. Besides, he's so outstanding, it's not surprising if you like him, but have you ever thought that maybe you can take a good look at other men?"

Cassie said earnestly, "I know you like Bruno, but have you thought that maybe it's because you've barely interacted with other men, so you subconsciously think that you like him? Do you think you'll learn that your feelings for him are actually reliant and platonic after you see other guys?"

"Mom..."

"I just want you to look around; don't regret anything. Can you understand what I'm trying to do here?"

However, Mashauva frowned and said with a straight face, "But Mom, I've also interacted with other boys." "Then tell me, who are they?"

"Freddy, Santino, Santiago; they're all boys."

However, she didn't think she had feelings for any of them, except Bruno.

"Silly girl, that's because you all grew up together. Okay, maybe not that, but you still knew them since you were a child. What about the boys from your school? I'm sure there must be quite a few great ones there too. Maybe you should give them a chance?"

Mashauva shook her head. "I don't want to. Even if I didn't exactly grow up with Freddy, Santino, and Santiago, I don't feel the same about them like I do with Bruno. Why do all of you think just because I'm young that I'm clueless or that I don't have any interaction with other boys?"

"Mashauva, I'm just..."

"Mom, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I stand my ground. I don't want to get to know other boys, nor do I want to give them a chance. I may be young, but really I know what I want."

Seeing that she was growing flustered, Cassie could only say otherwise, "Alright, calm down. I'm only giving you a piece of advice. If you think I'm wrong, then you don't have to do as I say." With that, Mashauva heaved a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Mom."