Hearing the word "disdain" escape her lips, Abner's brow furrowed deeply.

He had never thought this way before; Shirley was incomparable to him, her significance towering over everyone else's combined. Just the thought of her marrying someone else was enough to turn his inner world into a barren wasteland. Shirley held a place in his heart that no one else could ever occupy, having dazzled him time and again throughout the years.

"Shirley..."

He pulled her into an embrace, "All I care about is whether or not you like me."

Shirley swallowed hard, the word "like" circled her mouth before being swallowed back down.

Abner felt uncertain, wanting to ask again, but knowing some questions were better left unasked. He guided her to the dining table, serving her some food.

"Let's eat something first."

Shirley's legs were weak, and seeing his contented expression made her cheeks flush with color.

Abner hardly ate, spending most of the time watching her. She ate quietly and elegantly, and her cheeks reddened further upon noticing his gaze.

After the meal, Abner pulled out his household registration book.

office is still open;

fetched her own household registration book too. As he led her to the civil affairs office, she felt like she was walking

"Abner."

"Hmm?"

this it? She wanted to ask but hesitated, fearing it might seem like

crossed his eyes. "If you're not

quickly replied,

setting her up with Abner. Shouldn't she at least tell Maja and the

was clear Abner had no such intentions. He didn't want to notify

to be

paraded his catch as if wanting

Abner's treasure, one he wished to hide away for

might be a concern for him, or perhaps

Either possibility was distressing.

like to go out with him. Shirley thought it over and

job right after getting married

translator and had grown her business into a

didn't want to miss out

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