Chapter 8. An Apartement From Hugo's Father

"Arleena Katniss Claire and Hugo Karlen Mushlin, I will give you a suite-type apartment as your residence after marriage."

The words of Bernard, Hugo's father, made Arleena and Hugo surprised at the same time. For a split second Arleena and Hugo looked at each other in disbelief, thinking that maybe Bernard was just being nosy to them. But after looking at Bernard's face - intending to find out whether it was a joke or not, it turned out that there was no joking look at all.

Realizing Bernard was not joking made Arleena and Hugo even more speechless. There was an awkwardness that could be seen on their faces. Also, both Arleena and Hugo were worried that their words would offend Bernard.

"How is it? Why are you two silent?" asked Bernard, looking at Arleena and Hugo in turn.

"A-ah... why... why are we silent?" Arleena couldn't hide her nervousness. Ever since Bernard mentioned the words 'suite-type', Arleena couldn't imagine how luxurious the apartment was. "We were just surprised. Wa