Mr. Jones Be Gentle (Grace) novel Chapter 1459

Baffled, Maria had no idea where Liam was going with it.

She could only look at him with confusion. He was unrealistically handsome, and he had captured Maria's heart for years.

However, what did he mean by define?

Maria dared not give him a perfunctory answer as she wasn't sure herself.

She felt she needed to be extremely careful with this relationship, worried that it would shatter to pieces.

Her father had just pointed out the problems in their relationship, but who would've thought Liam would ask her to define it the next moment.

That was truly shocking. Didn't they need some time to cool off and think things through?

"I don't quite get where you're going with this."Maria mumbled, "How would you define it then?"

She was worried Liam would end their relationship if he got mad. If so, they would have nothing to do with one another anymore.

Now, they were very intimate.

Although her love was lowly, she still managed to get him.

Meanwhile, Liam could see the fear on Maria's face, which was devoid of a smile.

After a moment of thought, he finally said, "Maria, I'm the one asking here, so you should answer me first."

"Are you trying to draw the line now?" Maria asked fearfully.

"Just tell me what you're thinking," Liam replied, distressed at her sensitivity.

Was his question so difficult to answer?

All he wanted was her thoughts on their relationship.

Hesitant, she wasn't able to find the right answer for a moment, so she muttered, "You asked me what we are. Well, don't feel pressured. I really never wanted you to bear any responsibilities. I just want to stay by your side. I'll be content if you're okay with that."

Liam's eyes narrowed, and his heart ached for her even more.

"I really never wanted you to go steady with me, and I've never expected for our relationship to last. Instead, I just took what I could get and lied to myself that it was enough," Maria muttered slowly, "Can you please not end our relationship so soon? I promise I won't be a bother. I love you, and I can't bear to leave you."

Liam's voice was hoarse as he whispered. "Maria, I want to go steady with you."

"What?" baffled, Maria stared at him in disbelief. "What did you just say?"

She thought she had heard wrong.

"I want to go steady with you." Liam said, "You see, this is where you've got it all wrong. You think I see you as some quick f*ck, and you have zero faith in me. To you, I'm just an irresponsible d*ckhead." Liam replied.

"I don't think you're that kind of person." Maria shook her head, "I chose this. I just don't want you to feel aggrieved."

"How would you know if I was feeling aggrieved if you never asked me about it?" Liam asked softly.

"I..." Maria stuttered. She looked at him blankly as she tried to explain.

"I don't mean it that way. I just don't want to burden you."

"It's the same thing. Your thoughtfulness burdens me instead. Have you ever thought I'm serious about us?"

He said he was serious about them.

About their relationship?

Gobsmacked, Maria's mind was filled with nothing but static. "Do you really mean that?"

"Maria, you silly girl." Liam gazed at her with utmost sincerity in his eyes. "You really know how to make my heart ache."

Was his heart really aching for her?

She suddenly wanted to cry.

In fact, there were some things Liam had no idea how to express if they were to talk face to face. However, he had done a lot of thinking on the way home.

In fact, he had thought about it for the past few days.

If he still hadn't told Maria how he really felt about her, she would truly misunderstand him even more.

"Let's take on the future hand in hand, all right?"

"Okay!" Maria nodded vigorously.

She was extremely awed that Liam would say this, and she felt that he truly had a heart of gold.

The warm- hearted Liam she once knew was finally back.

He used to have a bright smile on his face before it turned into an expression of constant despair. Even then, he could still say this to her. Even if he didn't really love Maria, at least Liam was trying to better himself.

That alone was enough.

It was enough to show that he was a responsible man.

She felt that she had not made a mistake in falling for him.

Maria was so excited that her eyes turned wet with tears. Oh, she felt like she was the luckiest girl alive.

Seeing Maria burst into tears, Liam became upset and asked, "Why are you crying? Was it something I said?"

"No." Maria shook her head.

She was crying because she was moved. Maria was relieved that all her years of effort had paid off.

However, Liam was at a loss as to what to do. He was extremely distressed by the sight of her

tears.

He said, "Maria, don't cry. I don't know what to do when you cry. I really want to go over to you and hug you now."

Liam would always be at a loss whenever he saw women crying.

"I'm fine. I'm just really moved." Maria said as she wiped away her tears, "You're a good man, Liam. I feel so lucky to have you in my life."

Liam shook his head and said, "No, I'm the lucky one."