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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widened when she saw Abigail. Unlike usual, the girl only had one

the hairstylist urged me to agree to this style. She said, one braid suits my one-

Louis nodded. “You look like the kind of girl a prince would marry in Emily’s books. I

wedding, I want to

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

Her feet jumped

Louis looked up at Frank.

are we doing here?” Louis looked around and checked his surroundings. There weren’t any decorations there. Only white

lights.

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see Barbara’s first appearance, Buddy.”

of the event? Why wasn’t Mommy like that before?” “Because I wanted to see your

“But Uncle

him crying. He’s afraid of being moved by Auntie’s beauty,” Emily

know?” Louis’ head

Mommy

to reply, someone called out, “Everyone, please stand facing the sea.”

straightened. Their eyes widened. Seeing people around them turn their bodies towards

soon?” Louis whispered, looking at his sister through a thin

“I think so.”

beside Frank. The twins peeked.

Uncle Philip is

you look more handsome

me. My heart is about to explode from being

be nervous, Uncle? Auntie is definitely beautiful. Just relax.”

my hands are

out across his

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means you seriously

if I was fooling around,” Philip muttered without separating his teeth. His jaw was also stiff, especially when the exclamation came again.

bride is coming! Everyone please turn around except the groom.”

were petrified. Hearing people’s amazed chuckles, his heart beat so fast as if it was almost going to break

really Auntie? I didn’t expect Auntie to become

her look

almost soared. However, she did not want to comment yet. Biting her lip, she stepped closer to Philip. With her index finger, she tapped her future husband’s

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