After he got off the car, he went over to the passenger’s seat and opened the door before he escorted a lady out. I was totally not expecting him to bring a woman—an elegant woman, to be precise. I thought he would come with Jackson.

I lost myself for a second, looking at the lady.

But I quickly collected myself and went ahead to greet them. “It’s been a long time, Nick. You’re still as dashing as ever.”

Nick smiled back at me politely. The childishness in his manner was long gone already. “It’s been a long time. You’ve gotten thinner.”

“Aren’t you going to introduce your friend to us?” I asked, looking at the lady beside him.

He nodded and held her hand. “This is Rose, my girlfriend,” he said, before turning toward the woman. “Rose, this is my sister, Scarlett.”

Sister! The word really sounded stiff and distant coming from Nick.

on a sweet smile. “Nice to meet you, Scarlett. You’re just as

exaggerated. Come on in.

questions I wanted to ask, but I did not. I wanted to know what happened to Jackson. I wanted to know

I figured their relationship was not as simple. I thought both of them would continue seeing each other, but it turned

I’m planning on marrying Rose. This is why I brought her with me today. Her family’s from K City, so I guess it’ll be easier if we let you take charge of

aback by Nick’s direct statement, but it was not like she did not see this coming. “I’m glad you’re finally settling down. I’ll make sure the engagement ceremony turns out perfect. Let me know if both of

warmly and shook his head. “We don’t have any preference, mom. Something simple will suffice. Maybe just get the two

was glad to see her children finally settling down

help but realize there was something off between Nick and Rose. They looked so rigid and polite around each other. If someone had not told

upstairs. I figured she must have a

me, I went outside and saw Nick in the backyard with his face downcast. “I heard mom said you’re moving the company to K City? Are you

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