Abigail pinched herself secretly to confirm she wasn’t dreaming.

Jacob held a plate with two pieces of dessert. He wore a gentle smile as he handed it to her.

“I wasn’t sure which one you’d like, so I brought both,” he said softly. “I’ve checked this one. It’s low in sugar and won’t make you gain weight. It’s okay to have a little.”

Abigail couldn’t hide her smile as their hands touched when she received the plate. Her heart skipped a beat, and her mind went blank.

Jacob wasn’t doing much better. He had impulsively stood up to defend her when he saw her surrounded by the press, but he worried he had done more harm than good.

What if the troublesome reporters started writing fake stories about her, making her life even more difficult?

He brought two desserts to make amends and handed them over. His heart started racing like never before when he accidentally brushed her hand.

They both blushed and lowered their heads, unable to look at each other.

“T-Thank you for just now,” Abigail’s voice was barely audible.

“It’s fine, just doing what I can. I hope it doesn’t cause you more problems.”

“Hey!” Someone suddenly shouted.

Abigail and Jacob turned their heads simultaneously and noticed Jackie standing behind them. He crossed his arms, pushed up his glasses, and pointed at them indignantly.

“What kind of trouble are you causing? It’s like you two are the trouble itself!

“Mr. Welsh! Do you know how many times I’ve created opportunities for you? I even dismantled the battery of the van to keep it in the workshop for a few more days. All for the sake of getting you two together!

“Our Abigail was being criticized like that today, and I endured it without saying a word!

done everything I could for you. Why are

his foot in frustration and drew the attention of some other artists. They turned their heads and

I’ll say it for you both if

nearly

you!” Jackie pointed at Jacob and then at Abigail to

eyes, looking as

carefully glanced at Jacob and found that he did not seem averse to the situation. On the contrary, he was smiling affectionately with

them applauded with smiles, Lina walked over with Zuko, both wearing looks of blessing on their

hugging Abigail tightly. “It’s finally out

bit dazed,

the shoulder, congratulating him for finally getting

someone joked. “Mr. Welsh hasn’t held Abigail in his arms yet. How can

right! Give her a

pushing Jacob and Abigail. The two

held Lina with an

heartily, the entire hall suddenly fell

she saw Janine

quickly went up to greet them. When the Bakers arrived, the gala became

Janine with a smile. “You came without telling me

used to make a bold claim that the Bakers wouldn’t participate in any Hamerton events. Zephyr knew it, so he

happened today? Did the sun rise from

Is that okay?” Janine looked at Zephyr like he was a

who Janine meant by her precious daughter—it was Cordelia. But who was

Cordelia holding Janine on one side each. The close bond between the three generations

the side, his hands clasped in front of him. He was already slightly hunched in middle age, but he still could not escape the

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