"What are you doing here?"
He was aloof the entire time until he saw his beloved Alicia, pulling her into his arms and taking her aside.
"Who said you could come?"
Hadn't she a clue how dangerous things could get? And even dressed as a bodyguard?!
Frederick was furiously mad to see her. He couldn't believe he didn't even notice! Thank God she wasn't hurt! Steve had a gun, and fortunate enough, the bullet misfired at the beams, but things could've gotten uglier if they weren't careful! He didn't even notice she snuck in!
Seeing he was upset, Alicia quickly bowed her head and snuggled in his arms. "I was worried about you guys. I... I've only just come in!"
She had only wanted to stay by his side! And if nothing happened to him, she would've left as quietly as she came!
Remembering the situation they were in, she checked his injured hand. "Look at how red it is. Are you really okay?"
Frederick poked her forehead, feeling both angry and annoyed, but his voice softened. "I'm fine. He just got me a little. Don't leave my side!"
came out supporting Penny just then, and everyone froze
things got awkward as everyone looked at each other. None spoke for a long time; only Penny's sob echoed in the space, looking like a mess at the same time. Sweeping her gaze across the room, Penny
"Thank... Thank you!"
her neck was still clearly visible. The revelation and experience she
did she think Steve would be so heartless when the stakes were high or that Frederick
as usual, Frederick only held Alicia tighter in
over to Christian and Gary and said
I admit that! But the heavens have arranged such a destiny for me. One I cannot avoid! Penny covered her face with both hands. No one knew if she was repentant or that she had come to realize her wrongdoings, only that
forward. He pulled out a handkerchief and extended it to
"Gary, why aren't you saying anything? You're the
the floor, and everyone looked
was shocked. What was she talking about? She
he said nothing. Meanwhile, Penny looked over at
me because he knew my feelings for him, but he never stated explicitly. Just when I was about to confess my love for him, he, out of nowhere, told me he had gotten himself a girlfriend, and they'd marry
tears streamed
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