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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Emily’s eyes widened when she saw Abigail. Unlike usual, the girl only had one braid. It looked beautiful

asked for two braids, but the hairstylist urged me to agree to this style. She said, one braid suits my one-

prince would marry in Emily’s books. I think Aunt Barbara would be upset if she saw you. She’s afraid of being outshone.”

Emily shook Kara’s hand. “Mommy, for Uncle Jeremy’s wedding, I want to style my hair like Abi. I’ll definitely look

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

Her feet jumped a little. “I’m beautiful because

on Emily, Louis

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

lights.

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see Barbara’s

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

“But Uncle Philip didn’t do

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

do you know?” Louis’ head tilted.

asked Mommy

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

twins’ backs straightened. Their eyes widened. Seeing people around them turn their bodies

Louis whispered, looking at

“I think so.”

The twins peeked. Seeing Philip, their mouths

is so cool.”

you look more

snorted in amusement. “Stop teasing me. My heart is

nervous, Uncle? Auntie is

Even my hands

reaching out across his

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

far 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

people’s amazed chuckles, his heart beat so fast

Is that really Auntie? I didn’t expect Auntie

dress makes her look like

want to comment yet. Biting her lip, she stepped closer to Philip. With her index finger, she

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