S31 148. First Look

Bryan cleared his throat to break the awkwardness. “Are you okay?”

Abigail blinked and looked down. Her hand subconsciously gripped

the phone tighter. “Yes. I can still breathe.” Her tone seemed

indifferent.

“What about your phone?”

Abigail checked her gadget briefly. “It’s okay. It’s still on.”

Bryan was pensive. He knew there was a crack there.

“Sorry, I didn’t know you were on the Harper family’s side. I thought you were the enemy.”

Abigail nodded stiffly. “I apologize too. I shouldn’t have accused you of being an intruder.”

Abigail still avoided Bryan’s gaze. It made the burden in Bryan’s heart never lessen.

“I didn’t know you were a woman when I knocked you down earlie didn’t have any other intention when I pressed your chest. It was ju a reflex to paralyze the enemy.”

Abigail’s breath hitched. Her eyes widened, all her nerves tensed. How could Bryan say that openly?

“Sorry, I don’t understand what you mean. When have you ever pressed my ….” Abigail held back her words then skipped a word.” That never happened. You must have remembered wrong. Now if you’ll excuse me. I have to go to the back yard. The others are waiting

for me.”

With her head bowed, Abigail left the room. Bryan blinked when he

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saw Abigail’s hands clenched at her sides and forgetting to swing. Thinking it was cute, he smiled.

“Apparently, there’s still a girl with two braids nowadays?”

Suddenly, Bryan wondered what Abigail would look like at Philip and Barbara’s wedding. Would she keep her two braids or show off her other charms?

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Unlike usual, the

you, Emily. I actually asked for two braids, but the hairstylist urged me to agree to this style. She said, one braid suits my one- shoulder dress

a prince would marry in Emily’s books. I think Aunt Barbara would be upset if she saw you. She’s

wedding, I want to style my hair like Abi. I’ll definitely

rubbed that cute face. “You’re always beautiful, Little

Her feet jumped a little. “I’m beautiful

Louis looked up at

What are we doing here?” Louis looked around and checked his surroundings.

lights.

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to see Barbara’s first appearance, Buddy.”

Why wasn’t Mommy like that before?” “Because I wanted

even more. “But Uncle Philip didn’t

want people to see him crying. He’s afraid of being moved by Auntie’s beauty,”

do you know?” Louis’ head tilted.

Mommy earlier.”

when he was about to reply, someone called out, “Everyone, please stand facing the sea.”

around them turn their bodies towards the

Auntie come out soon?” Louis whispered, looking at his sister through a thin glance.

“I think so.”

The twins peeked. Seeing

Uncle Philip is

look more

me. My heart is about to explode

nervous, Uncle? Auntie is

my hands are cold.”

forward, reaching out across his

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That means you seriously love my sister.” Frank’s glance seemed mischievous.

muttered without separating his teeth. His jaw was also

coming! Everyone please turn

chuckles, his heart beat

I didn’t expect Auntie to become prettier.”

her look

heart almost soared. However, she did not want to comment yet. Biting her lip, she stepped

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