My Aloof Sisters Asked for My Forgiveness by Autumn Rain

"Good news! The Douglas family has agreed to call off the engagement!"

David returned home early in the morning and announced the joyous news to his family.

Simone and Monique were clearly delighted.

What neither David nor Monique knew was that if Dustin had not intervened, the Douglas family would have continued to drag on the matter.

Only Simone seemed thoughtful.

She understood that the Douglas family's sudden concession was undoubtedly linked to Dustin.

"Simone, join me for dinner tonight," Dustin said.

"Sure!" she said cheerfully.

David and Monique exchanged knowing and mischievous looks. They even made

a point of telling them not to hurry home and to take their time enjoying the evening.

Dustin booked a picturesque lakeside restaurant for their dinner.

Unlike his usual casual attire, he had gone out of his way to wear a tailored suit.

Since Simone had work during the day and would not be free until after office hours, Dustin waited at the restaurant alone.

She finally arrived after 7 p.m. The sky was nearly dark, and she looked visibly tired.

she apologized as soon as she reached the

night

surprise as she noticed

seen him

suit? Job interview?" she teased. "Still... it looks

always look good," Dustin

could only be this relaxed

You always look good..." Simone said

for

immediately signaled for the waiter to serve

meal, Simone leaned back with

be my girlfriend," Dustin suddenly

say." Simone stretched lazily with a casual smile on her

what did you just say? Say that again..." She looked at Dustin

be my girlfriend,"

eyes widened, and her expression turned into a mixture of shock

not expected Dustin to

two had always been in an ambiguous and undefined phase in their relationship. They

it would stay that way

had thought this

in his life, Simone had

compassionate. Unlike the ungrateful

had fallen for her but had hesitated to confess because of the burdens

for vengeance

who wronged the Fox family loomed large.