Lizetta stared blankly at Remington; her heart fluttered with an overwhelming sense of joy. After all, she had been dreaming of this wedding day for years on end.

But the initial rush of excitement quickly gave way to a tide of unease and a slight sting of sorrow.

It was like finally getting your hands on the apple at the top of the tree after a long climb. The apple that looked so red and juicy had tempted you day and night. But when it was finally within grasp, she feared i might not be as sweet as she had imagined.

What if it were bitter.

"What's with that look? Scared, or perhaps having second thoughts?"

Remington's voice snapped Lizetta out of her daze.

Only then did she notice the gentle smile had vanished from his handsome face.

His deep-set eyes now bore a cold detachment, and his brows were furrowed in a mix of amusement and indifference. This was hardly the expression of a man overjoyed at the prospect of proposing to the woman he loved.

Lizetta's heart, which had been beating wildly, felt as if it had been doused with cold water, slowly regaining its composure.

clasped her hands tightly and

things up with Barbara first. Maybe, just like you said, Remi, Barbara will understand. Plus, my belly's going to start showing soon, and I won't look good in a wedding dress." Remington cut her off with a cold tone, "No matter how much you say, it still means you're

love him. To her, he was probably nothing more than a brotherly figure

even while carrying his child, how could she possibly be thrilled

a mocking twist of his lips, Remington let go of Lizetta and got

immediate emptiness beside her, which

nothing. As his figure reached the door, Lizetta hurriedly got

"Remi. Ah!"

stepped on a slipper, leading her to trip and plunge

to

hit the floor but instead fell into the familiar,

for!

stern as it came from above her. Lizetta clung to his waist, and

to catch her breath; feeling wronged, she looked up

one running around? It was clearly you who got

out at the drop of a hat. Who

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