Marvel: Awakening the Universe.

Chapter 166 Mary Jane's New Boyfriend (Third Update!)

"Aunt May doesn't approve of Peter and Mary?"

"if not."

Hawke shrugged.

This is why he didn't seem to care much about Peter's disappearance after meeting Aunt May.

Mary was genuinely anxious.

But Aunt Mei was in a hurry...

Some are fake.

Of course, it can't be said to be fake, but compared to Mary, who knew nothing about the situation, Aunt May's anxiety was not so great.

When Hawke saw Aunt May, he felt that Aunt May probably knew more than Mary.

Again.

He generally doesn't bother with other people's business.

What if Peter's disappearance was to create a surprise for Mary?

That's hard to say.

So Hawke chose to remain silent at the time.

Now that we know the truth, the reason why Aunt May didn't tell Mary might just be what Mary just said.

This is a matter for the Parker family, and Mary Jane is an outsider.

"But Mary is Peter's girlfriend?"

"Yes."

Hawke nodded, looking at Gwen who was speaking up for her best friend Mary: "I can guarantee that Peter's first girlfriend will be Mary and his last, but can you guarantee that for Mary?"

Gwen glanced sideways and met Hawke's gaze.

She instinctively opened her mouth, feeling an urge to vouch for her best friend Mary without thinking, just like Hawke did for his good brother Peter.

but……

Gwen simply couldn't bring herself to offer this guarantee.

Because she couldn't guarantee that her best friend Mary would end up with Peter, just as Hawke had guaranteed Peter.

Peter is good.

Mary is good too.

This is the truth, and it is a fact, but compared to the introverted Peter, Mary's personality seems rather generous and extravagant.

Mary studied dance and always dreamed of going to Broadway and performing her dance on a prominent stage.

And Mary has been working towards this goal.

But Peter was an honest boy, an honest boy who liked to wear a mask even when doing good deeds.

and so……

Gwen's mind raced as she analyzed the situation, then she decisively chose to give up, shaking her head: "Forget it, you're right, it's their private matter, let's not interfere."

Hawke smiled.

"Figured out?"

"if not."

Gwen rolled her eyes, then looked at Hawke, who had a half-smile on his face: "Wait a minute, you just said that... so you don't think Peter and Mary are a good match either?"

Hawke shrugged: "Boys' first love usually ends in failure."

Gwen raised her eyebrows.

"I was also your first love."

"Uh……"

Hawke was slightly taken aback, meeting his fiancée's increasingly dangerous emerald eyes, and quickly tried to cover for himself: "We are different."

Gwen hummed in response, continuing to stare at Hawke with a dangerous look.

Hawke's mind raced.

next second.

He immediately turned around on the spot.

Gwen was stunned.

"If you're not going home, where are you going?"

Las Vegas.

"...Why go there?"

"It's not illegal to register for marriage at eighteen over there."

Hawke spoke with a serious expression and tone.

no way.

This is the only way he can think of to make amends for himself.

Look.

That's why he doesn't like to meddle in other people's private affairs; if things go wrong, he might end up getting burned himself.

Just like it is now.

but……

The two ultimately failed to make it to Las Vegas.

It wasn't that Hawke changed his mind.

Gwen was more worried about the chain reaction that would occur after they went there, got their marriage certificate, and returned.

For example, an angry father-in-law might come to the door with a gun.

After all, taking something without asking is called running away.

The "奔" in "私奔" (run away alone).

George has already reluctantly accepted that the two are engaged. If they were to elope to Las Vegas without a word and get married, George would definitely go crazy.

And Helen probably wouldn't be happy either.

Another point.

College starts tomorrow, and if I drive to Las Vegas now, I'm afraid I won't make it back to New York City in time.

The most important thing.

Gwen was just saying it offhand.

She couldn't vouch for Mary, but she was certain she could stay with Hawke until the end, because Hawke was the future she had chosen herself.

However, Gwen was still happy to see Hawke heading to Las Vegas to get his marriage certificate almost immediately.

Therefore, Hawke did not hesitate at all.

This is enough.

She will be Mrs. Phoenix. And she will be the only one, but it will take some time.

at the moment.

Studies should be prioritized.

the next day.

Hawke and Gwen got up early, had breakfast, and as usual, Gwen drove her Toyota Corolla in front and Hawke drove his Audi A8 behind, driving out of the garage one after the other, and then headed towards the nearby New York University and Imperial University.

As Hawke walked out of the lecture hall with his shoulder bag slung over his shoulder after finishing the first class of the new semester, he answered a call from his fiancée, who was taking classes at the university next door.

"Hey, Gwen."

“In the morning, Felicia’s assistant came to the school to ask for leave for Peter, saying that Peter was helping them with a research project.”

"How long did it take?"

"One semester."

"hiss!"

Hawke took a breath, somewhat curious: "Does Mary know?"

Gwen sighed on the other end of the phone: "That's what I really wanted to say. Mary said she broke up with Peter on the phone last night."

Hawke raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"They really broke up?"

"Ah."

Gwen nodded, then said, "Don't come to my place at noon. I'm afraid Mary will see us hurting someone. Bye."

Hawke fell silent as he listened to the dial tone.

Good guy.

It's truly a case of collateral damage caused by a fire at the city gate.

It was Mary and Peter who broke up, not him and Gwen...

bah bah bah!
Hawke quickly shook his head, cutting off the chaotic thoughts that had just arisen. Then, he came to his senses, put his phone back in his pocket, and walked towards the lecture hall for the second period of the morning.

At night.

Gwen put down her book, tied her blonde hair into a ponytail, and began preparing dinner in the bright kitchen.

Same as always.

Hawke, who was trying to help, was actually making things worse in Gwen's eyes, so she sent Hawke back to sit on the high stool on the island platform.

Hawke held a smooth onion in his hand, admiring his busy wife as he asked about Mary and Peter.

"They've really broken up, there's no turning back?"

Peter said that the reason he didn't tell Mary the truth was because he didn't want her to worry, and that he did tell Mary when he left New York.

"Yes, I did say that."

Hawke spoke up for his good friend Peter: "Didn't Mary say it herself? She said Peter told her he had some things to do these days, so Mary didn't call."

Gwen took the roasted beef out of the oven, then pulled out a meat cleaver and turned to Hawke: "Mary said the main reason for the breakup wasn't this, but Aunt May."

Hawke's eyes lit up at this, and he turned the knife in Gwen's hand and the grilled beef in front of her to his own face. While cutting the meat, he watched Gwen intently.

He didn't speak, but his expression conveyed two words.

Detailed.

Gwen chuckled, wiped her hands, took out a plate, poured the vegetable bag she bought from the supermarket into the plate, squeezed out some salad dressing, and while mixing it with the dressing, told Hawke about her conversation with Mary during lunch.

"Do you think Aunt May is more important to Peter, or Mary?"

"Aunt Mei."

"If the two of them really get married, and Aunt May and Mary have a conflict, whose side will Peter take?"

"Aunt Mei."

Hawke answered decisively.

Since Uncle Ben died, in some way because of him, Aunt May became the person he cared about most.

Therefore, in Peter's heart, without a doubt, Aunt May would always be number one, no matter what.

Not only Spider-Man, but also the Amazing Spider-Man and the Technic Spider-Man, Aunt May is the number one person they care about most.

Gwen then said, "So, Mary said that by the fact that Aunt May kept this from her, it's clear that Aunt May didn't consider her family. Mary concluded by saying that it's better to part ways amicably sooner rather than later, rather than wait until things get really messy. That would be better for everyone."

Upon hearing this, Hawke thought for a moment, then looked at Gwen: "Mary is perfectly sober."

Gwen shrugged.

Mary always knew what she wanted.

"And Peter, did Peter just agree like that?"

“Mary didn’t say.”

Gwen put the bowl of mixed salad aside: "Peter probably agreed, and even if he didn't, there's nothing we can do. Mary will get into a good mood and go to the school's opening dance this afternoon."

Hawke nodded with an expression of admiration.

"sharp."

"So be it."

Gwen looked at the beef that Hawke had cut on the cutting board, and seeing that Hawke seemed to be about to slice the beef into thin slices, she quickly stopped him: "Wash your hands, and then eat."

Hawke hummed in agreement, put down the meat cleaver, and walked towards the sink, saying curiously, "Let's make a bet, guess when Mary will start a new relationship?"

Gwen rolled her eyes at Hawke.

"That's my best friend, why don't you bet on your good buddy?"

"That's okay."

Hawke shrugged indifferently.

Gwen chuckled and said, "Peter is lucky to have a brother like you."

Upon hearing this, Hawke looked at Gwen with a serious expression.

"That's what I think."

"..."

Gwen looked at Hawke's serious face and was utterly speechless.

but……

Even though the two didn't ultimately make a bet about when Mary Jane would start a new relationship, they were still stunned when Mary Jane actually did start a new relationship two months later.

Especially after learning the identity of Mary Jane's new boyfriend.

"Flash Thompson?"

"lightning?"

"real or fake!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)